speakeasy

noun

speak·easy ˈspēk-ˌē-zē

plural speakeasies

Synonyms of speakeasy next

: 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

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The tiny taproom has a speakeasy feel and is invariably bustling with locals enjoying rare pours and the shuffleboard table. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024 Inside the 64-room boutique hotel is Shirley's (a full-service restaurant and bar), 20 West (a seasonal rooftop bar), and The Boiler Room, a coming-soon speakeasy. —

Karri Peifer, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024 This season sees the festive addition of a retro roller-skating rink, adults-only speakeasy, whimsical kids’ programming, and a gingerbread house. —

Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024 Think 10-seater speakeasies with no signage outside, restaurants on the fifth floor of residential buildings, and vintage stores tucked down unassuming alleyways. —

Esme Benjamin, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for speakeasy