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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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For those who want to celebrate with a green beer or a pint of Guinness, here are eight restaurant and pubs with Irish influence or owners that are featuring anything from drink and food specials to live music.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 16,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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One of the stops was for patients and staff at Shriners Children's Chicago, but teams of Trinity dancers are performing all over Chicago, taking center stage at schools, churches, and pubs.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The area where Gracey went out is a stretch of beach with several restaurants and nightclubs that are frequented by locals and foreigners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Shoko has a view of the Mediterranean and is ranked among the top 10 nightclubs on the planet, according to its website.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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And in the nation’s third-largest city, home to one of the most rambunctious celebrations of the holiday, young partygoers were eager to swagger between bars and parties with the drinks, usually dyed kelly green.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yawn and the victims testified against him, pushing for 10 years behind bars.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Saloons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloons. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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