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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of saloon
Click here to see more photos of the 0 Series saloon and SUV.
—
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
The actress and singer, 55, partied at Kemo Sabe, a saloon in Aspen, with her manager, Benny Medina, and some friends, according to photos obtained by TMZ.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Named for its abundance of saloons in one area, Whiskey Row contains some of the town’s oldest historic spots that used to attract cowboys, settlers, gamblers and even outlaws.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Amid the tension, the ladies switch gears at the saloon, learning how to line dance.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for saloon 
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
The actress and singer, 55, partied at Kemo Sabe, a saloon in Aspen, with her manager, Benny Medina, and some friends, according to photos obtained by TMZ.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Named for its abundance of saloons in one area, Whiskey Row contains some of the town’s oldest historic spots that used to attract cowboys, settlers, gamblers and even outlaws.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Amid the tension, the ladies switch gears at the saloon, learning how to line dance.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for saloon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
-
While Quebec City’s winter nightlife can be muted compared to the summer, Pub Saint-Alexandre, an English tavern in Old Quebec, is another bar that offers year-round programming.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
-
Jones recognizes that some gaming groups want to befriend these beasts instead of mounting one on the wall of the tavern as a trophy.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
And then there’s the Gedling Inn, a pub in a town near Nottingham who promised a free beer for their patrons for every goal Forest scored yesterday afternoon.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
-
Not far from Pete’s is Parasol’s, an Irish pub in the Irish Channel.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The drive to the resort provides a nice overview of Ubud, the closest town to Sayan, which is lined with shops and cafes (and a popular market) just steps from working rice paddies and local Hindu temples and shrines.—
Tim Chan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
-
Ben and Erin will also lend their renovation and design expertise to bolster several local businesses, including a soda shop, theater, and Cuban cafe.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
-
Among other entertainment factors, the yacht boasts a dance floor, four outdoor bars, several dining areas and an outdoor cinema.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Through her high-profile performances in film and on Broadway, James became a prolific and popular nightclub performer.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
-
This shift in perception may also be contributing to the decline of traditional nightclub culture.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near saloon
Cite this Entry
“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share