cantinas

noun

Definition of cantinasnext
plural of cantina, Southwest
as in taverns
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises we spent an interesting evening in that desert town's lone cantina

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  1. cafes
  2. pubs
  3. nightclubs
Noun
  • For cafes, bars, and lively eateries, head to Lumley Beach.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • More big stories The new year ushered in new laws in California that affect cannabis cafes, artificial intelligence and parking.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of cafes
Noun
  • There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).
    Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of pubs
Noun
  • Since then, the city has grown into a small resort city along the Atlantic Coast with casinos, nightclubs and entertainment.
    Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The businesses and nightclubs that had once been a source of pride to residents were gone.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of nightclubs
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