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 the main saloon, Ellie asks for João’s advice on how to handle Ben’s name-calling.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the cattle drives, the Stockyards are home to rodeos, Western saloons and live music venues.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
In Omaha, Johnny’s Café anchors the region’s dining history, evolving from an eight‑seat 1922 stockyards saloon into a third‑generation steakhouse icon honored with a James Beard America’s Classics Award.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
The building was originally a saloon built in the early 1900s.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the cattle drives, the Stockyards are home to rodeos, Western saloons and live music venues.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
In Omaha, Johnny’s Café anchors the region’s dining history, evolving from an eight‑seat 1922 stockyards saloon into a third‑generation steakhouse icon honored with a James Beard America’s Classics Award.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
The building was originally a saloon built in the early 1900s.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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The 1600s map shows it as a building called the Sign of the Cock, likely a tavern.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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It's located among several other taverns and restaurants in the heart of Fells Point.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This brewery and pub has two locations to choose from.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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Benjamin Gillham, a performing arts teacher, had been enjoying a night out at the Coopers Town House pub in Liverpool with a friend when his evening took an unexpected turn.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jess Carter Started every game bar the semi-final at Euro 2025 but has since fallen down the pecking order.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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He was ordered to remain behind bars without bail.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rose took to Threads on Sunday to accuse the pop star of assaulting her at a nightclub nearly 20 years ago.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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In true European fashion, the restaurant turns into an electro music nightclub on the weekends.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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