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
Beyond the cattle drives, the Stockyards are home to rodeos, Western saloons and live music venues.
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Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
In Omaha, Johnny’s Café anchors the region’s dining history, evolving from an eight‑seat 1922 stockyards saloon into a third‑generation steakhouse icon honored with a James Beard America’s Classics Award.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The building was originally a saloon built in the early 1900s.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
In Omaha, Johnny’s Café anchors the region’s dining history, evolving from an eight‑seat 1922 stockyards saloon into a third‑generation steakhouse icon honored with a James Beard America’s Classics Award.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Mar. 2026
The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The building was originally a saloon built in the early 1900s.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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Fantasy fans who like watching tropes get overturned like tavern barstools will especially enjoy this one.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Evening Raise a toast to Da Nang at East West Brewing, a beachfront brew pub which claims to be South East Asia’s only beachfront brewery.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some Brookhill attractions include Inner Peaks Climbing Center, an indoor rock-climbing facility, Puttery, an indoor mini-golf bar for adults and bars such as Pins Mechanical, a social spot with a retro arcade and other games.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Dandelion, the property’s restaurant and bar, is inspired by cozy aprés-ski bars, its hearth and warm corners designed to offer shelter and retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Soon after, two men attempted to rape her while in a nightclub, leaving her deeply scarred, and as reports indicate, this led her to a care home for worsening psychiatric symptoms.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Versace became the unofficial uniform at nightclubs—skin-tight minidresses for her, flashy silk shirts for him—and sales at the brand’s boutique in nearby Bal Harbour soared.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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