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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 saloons
Soon after, the area became a hub with saloons, butchers, bakeries and department stores.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Until the mid-1950s, most were old-fashioned four-door saloons, but the TD21 changed all that—as did its TE21 and TF21 successors.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
The triple-digit summer heat literally drove many of them underground, a maze of shops, living quarters, Buddhist temples, saloons and gambling halls.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From old rail towns to historic saloons, Wyoming’s past is never far from the surface.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Whiskey Row celebrates Prescott's Old West history, with saloons once occupied by outlaws and bandits.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
On a single day in 1900, a former schoolteacher destroyed three saloons using bricks, rocks, and a billiard ball—all to advance the cause of temperance.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
The author has done extensive research, painting a picture of Tombstone in its heyday, with its saloons, prostitution and gunfights.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2026
Until the mid-1950s, most were old-fashioned four-door saloons, but the TD21 changed all that—as did its TE21 and TF21 successors.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
The triple-digit summer heat literally drove many of them underground, a maze of shops, living quarters, Buddhist temples, saloons and gambling halls.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From old rail towns to historic saloons, Wyoming’s past is never far from the surface.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Whiskey Row celebrates Prescott's Old West history, with saloons once occupied by outlaws and bandits.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
On a single day in 1900, a former schoolteacher destroyed three saloons using bricks, rocks, and a billiard ball—all to advance the cause of temperance.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
The author has done extensive research, painting a picture of Tombstone in its heyday, with its saloons, prostitution and gunfights.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloons
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are 50,000 video gambling terminals, in most of the taverns and convenience stores in the state.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of bars and pubs in downtown Atlanta, but for those looking to enjoy a decent meal and avoid some of the crowds, check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Fishers native never passed up a chance to perform, singing at school functions and in local pubs and restaurants throughout her childhood.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
2 Mar. 2026
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The complex was formerly part of the Downtown Plaza mall, once home to a Macy’s and other businesses, including nightclubs and shops, The Sacramento Bee reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Allegations against the Alexander brothers The brothers are accused of meeting victims at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, and recruited others for trips to ritzy locales, paying for flights and lodging at high-end hotels or luxe vacation rentals before drugging and raping them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Though each resort has a distinct area on the larger property, guests can roam between all three, using the different pools, bars, and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Green tea extracts never reviewed by the FDA were found in 901 products in the database, including granola and energy bars, candy and chewing gum, ice cream, sodas, teas, waters and seafood, according to the EWG report.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Saloons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloons. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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