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
In a June 2023 interview with PEOPLE, Wilson recalled their first date at a dance hall and saloon that was known for its cheap drinks and live music.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The journey takes a fateful turn when Louise fatally shoots a man who is trying to rape Thelma in a saloon parking lot.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Rising costs to keep those saloon doors swinging just aren't cutting it anymore.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hicks, who opened the saloon in the East Bottoms in 2001, told a story from two or three years ago about the relationship between The Mavericks and their Kansas City fans.
—Dan Kelly
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The journey takes a fateful turn when Louise fatally shoots a man who is trying to rape Thelma in a saloon parking lot.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Rising costs to keep those saloon doors swinging just aren't cutting it anymore.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hicks, who opened the saloon in the East Bottoms in 2001, told a story from two or three years ago about the relationship between The Mavericks and their Kansas City fans.
—Dan Kelly
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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Evan and Alyse Middleton were sitting at a table at On the Rocks outdoor tavern, watching dancers and listening to music during the festival.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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The tavern sits on the corner of 26th Street and Prospect.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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London — On a boiling hot day in England, Jordan Dawson walks into a London pub with a tote bag by his side.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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For an extra dose of history and a drink, of course, make your way to The Brazen Head, which Patrick McManus, concierge at The Shelbourne, notes is the oldest pub in Dublin, established in 1198.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Noun
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On land Vincent has also set up a solar panel above the beachside bar, with plans to add more to the staff quarters in order to reduce the island’s reliance on generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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City Councilmember Nithya Raman spent the day dashing between local restaurants and bars in an old-school yellow Scout convertible to meet with business owners and her supporters.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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When they were rebuffed, the duo started showing up at the Hollywood nightclubs where the Hills cast was filming, over and over again.—
Louis Staples,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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John Scott first opened Green Lady Lounge in 2013, replacing nightclub Balanca’s.—
Jenna Thompson
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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