as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day
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Recent Examples of saloon
Roam prairie trails, shop for Western apparel, and fill up at the town’s saloon.
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Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Another 30-some bulbs were placed in adjacent houses, stores and saloons.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
After April 1, only one town on the railroad between Litchfield and Delano – a distance of 38 miles – can boast of open saloons.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Nearly an hour elapses before evil descends upon the saloon.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Another 30-some bulbs were placed in adjacent houses, stores and saloons.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
After April 1, only one town on the railroad between Litchfield and Delano – a distance of 38 miles – can boast of open saloons.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Nearly an hour elapses before evil descends upon the saloon.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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What local tavern did Babe Ruth go to for a hot dog and beer between games of Sox-Yankees doubleheaders at Comiskey Park? 10.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Cardboard cutouts of stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns overlook the bar as the two-decade-old establishment gets ready to host a crowd that will push the three-story pub to its maximum capacity of about 700.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
21 May 2025
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Sheriff’s officials said the victim — who has yet to be identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office — was not affiliated with the pub or any nearby businesses and was not a customer at the time of the attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Hussain Saleh, 23, a barista in the cafe, was less impressed.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So, starting June 2, the popular cafe will launch a dinner menu and close later.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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Speaking of moments, she was photographed outside the Magnum Cannes party with a new accessory — what else? — a Magnum ice cream bar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Pleasure Island nightclubs are closed as the area is absorbed into an area eventually known as Disney Springs.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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This left him little choice but to adopt a punishing schedule of nightclub gigs to generate income.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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