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
The saloon’s account claimed that police had a car and an officer outside the mayor’s home 24/7.
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Idaho Statesman, 22 Dec. 2025
Williams, unfortunately, is so wrong-footed by the requirements of the period’s rhythms that her first heavily accented appearance, in a dockside saloon, is her most unsteady.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
The bohemian saloon has hosted famous patrons, from Bill Murray to Stephen Colbert, John Belushi, Anthony Bourdain, and Skarsgård himself, since 1958.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
Neighboring Ketchum isn’t going modern anytime soon, thankfully, especially inside Grumpy’s and The Pioneer, both noteworthy après saloons without an upturned nose in sight.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 22 Dec. 2025
Williams, unfortunately, is so wrong-footed by the requirements of the period’s rhythms that her first heavily accented appearance, in a dockside saloon, is her most unsteady.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
The bohemian saloon has hosted famous patrons, from Bill Murray to Stephen Colbert, John Belushi, Anthony Bourdain, and Skarsgård himself, since 1958.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
Neighboring Ketchum isn’t going modern anytime soon, thankfully, especially inside Grumpy’s and The Pioneer, both noteworthy après saloons without an upturned nose in sight.
—Crai S Bower, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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About Cavendish Brewery Opened in 2017, the pub has 28 taps and specializes in old world beer styles.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Project Cloud Mary Jane Memory Foam Sneakers These Mary Jane ballet sneakers feature a soft foam interior, genuine leather upper, and rubber sole that, somehow, in the best way, resembles a chocolate bar.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outside of Gillette, fans waited in lines to get into bars at Patriot Place for pregame festivities.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant became a gathering spot for the celebrities who were in town to play the local nightclubs or just visit South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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