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
This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
In fact, Idaho’s most in-demand Airbnb listing — a Wild West-style saloon in Tetonia — boasts views of the majestic mountain range.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
There are historical buildings to explore, with shops and exhibits inside, along with an onsite restaurant and saloon, a train ride, and ghost tours.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Pirates and brothels and casinos once set up camp in Fernandina Beach, the island's harbor town, and even Prohibition didn't shut down the town saloon.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
In fact, Idaho’s most in-demand Airbnb listing — a Wild West-style saloon in Tetonia — boasts views of the majestic mountain range.
—Hali Smith
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
There are historical buildings to explore, with shops and exhibits inside, along with an onsite restaurant and saloon, a train ride, and ghost tours.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Pirates and brothels and casinos once set up camp in Fernandina Beach, the island's harbor town, and even Prohibition didn't shut down the town saloon.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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The whole pie is cut into small squares or rectangles, known as a party or tavern cut.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Riegelsville Housed in an 1838 building along the Delaware River, Riegelsville Inn serves hearty American fare in a cozy tavern setting.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The stargazy pie at Dean’s—a new British-ish, pub-ish restaurant on the edge of SoHo—is, in a word, freaky.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The hotel has an on-site country-style pub, used by guests and locals alike, which in itself is a stroke of genius.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Mini bars burst with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs, suggesting the bacchanalia Estelle encourages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Manzo was 21 when gunmen stormed an Uruapan nightclub not far from his mother’s dress shop and rolled five human heads onto the dance floor.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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