roadhouses

noun

plural of roadhouse
as in nightclubs
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts) stopped at a roadhouse for some drinks and a little line dancing

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  1. nightclubs
  2. clubs
  3. cabarets
Noun
  • All of it feels like the product of a writer (or writers) who’s spent inordinate amounts of time in Protestant youth groups and trendy gay nightclubs.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And in 1963, Steinem gained national attention for going undercover at one of Hugh Hefner's nightclubs.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of nightclubs
Noun
  • Despite much lower transfer spending than at other clubs, Barca have employed some surprising measures to meet their commitments.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Union of European Football Associations holds an annual tournament that brings together the best domestic clubs from across Europe to compete in the UEFA Champions League.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of clubs
Noun
  • Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of cabarets
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