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
Big Charlie’s has become so well known for being a Chiefs bar in Philly that NFL Films did a feature on the saloon after KC won Super Bowl LIV.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
People in the saloon intervened, took the arrow away from him and pushed him outside, according to authorities.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
The last-chance saloon is where Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez likes to drink.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The mandatory closing of saloons and bars led to the rise of secret nightclubs and liquor stores where liquor flowed free.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
People in the saloon intervened, took the arrow away from him and pushed him outside, according to authorities.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
The last-chance saloon is where Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez likes to drink.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The mandatory closing of saloons and bars led to the rise of secret nightclubs and liquor stores where liquor flowed free.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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Alongside that stretch of Grand Avenue, a bartender at a tavern said his business has been down 30% to 50% since October and was slumping during the first phase.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Pick up picnic supplies at the on-site general store or dine at the casual tavern or more ambitious restaurant, YOVA, which features dishes like salmon and caviar and boar chops, complimented by an impressive wine list.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mero Beach is close to Roseau, Dominica’s capital, and offers convenient access to many nearby pubs and restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Full Court will continue operating its popular Royal Mile pub and is planning a new business in the old Fong's location.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Most notably are the cat cafes springing up around the country—there are reportedly 200 of these businesses located in the United States alone.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Factors like longer-stay visas, reliable Wi-Fi, a fantastic cafe scene, and an array of cultural attractions and experiences are at the top of our checklist when deciding where to spend time.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Plans called for a 32-seat bar, two mezzanine spaces overlooking the lower level.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the night wears on, locals gravitate toward the live tunes coming from grunge bar Will’s Pub.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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There were cinemas, casinos, nightclubs, hotels and restaurants to entertain its many guests.—
Sebastián López Brach,
The Dial,
25 Feb. 2025
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There’s the avant-garde choreographer Florentina Holzinger, for example, known for staging operas with plentiful fake blood, and the 82-year-old fashion knitwear designer Claudia Skoda, who’s often seen out at nightclubs.—
Gisela Williams,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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