speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspēk-ˌē-zē 
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
specifically
: such a place during the period of prohibition in the U.S.
Examples of speakeasy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Those venues, which include an arts and crafts area, karaoke and escape rooms and a speakeasy, will replace the 1,836-passenger ship’s kids spaces.
—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There’s also the Red Room, a speakeasy with its own menu, cocktail menu and a full bar.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The 10-bedroom, 21,145-square-foot mansion, which was listed by Alex Pirez of Mocca Realty, features a speakeasy lounge, gym and spa, eight-car garage and 335 feet of waterfront access.
—
Catherine Odom
june 26,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
As part of the transition, the company will transform the ship's current kids areas into adults-only spaces including a speakeasy, escape room, karaoke room and an arts & crafts area.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for speakeasy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There’s also the Red Room, a speakeasy with its own menu, cocktail menu and a full bar.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The 10-bedroom, 21,145-square-foot mansion, which was listed by Alex Pirez of Mocca Realty, features a speakeasy lounge, gym and spa, eight-car garage and 335 feet of waterfront access.
—
Catherine Odom
june 26,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
As part of the transition, the company will transform the ship's current kids areas into adults-only spaces including a speakeasy, escape room, karaoke room and an arts & crafts area.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for speakeasy
Cite this Entry
“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspē-ˌkē-zē
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic drinks are illegally sold
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
