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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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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British locals say 'the corgis are about' At the Feathers hotel and pub, about a mile from the Sandringham estate, staff serve beer and food with a side of royal gossip.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The festivities were held at the terrace bar nine floors above Times Square at the Edition Hotel, and anyone sneaking in an illicit cigarette out on the balcony gets treated to a giant Wicked billboard flashing in LEDs.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The site sells everything from seasonal fashion and backyard bar setups to quality cleaning gadgets — and now, even an outdoor kitchen.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Ten days later, Escobar made his first public appearance since the game, at a nightclub in Medellin.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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And this is coming from a guy who wore high heels and pajamas to nightclubs [laughs].—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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