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
The mandatory closing of saloons and bars led to the rise of secret nightclubs and liquor stores where liquor flowed free.
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Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Click here to see more photos of the 0 Series saloon and SUV.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Click here to see more photos of the 0 Series saloon and SUV.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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Our Main Street contained gathering places, often Main Street taverns, where stories were told and some interesting memories made. LOCAL CONTENTIn its Heyday the Herald could run to 28 pages.—
Bob Roepke,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Once a boarding house, a tavern, and a grocery store, this eatery pays homage to its storied past with a diverse menu that combines contemporary flavors with 19th-century influences.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rooney, for example, first turned out for a kids' team run by The Western Approaches, a pub where his father was a regular customer.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter Goes Bombshell in Platinum Pin-Up Curls, Lace and Diamonds for Vogue Cover Shoot Her family, including parents David and Elizabeth, sisters Sarah and Shannon as well as half-sister Cayla, would often dine out at a local Irish pub called the Limeport Inn.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Coffee with breakfast 📸 Buna Kurs in Jackson Ward is an Ethiopian cafe that serves breakfast all day.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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The cafe was given a yellow placard for improperly storing milk and accumulation on a food contact surface.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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West, now legally known as Ye, spent much of Thursday night into Saturday morning rambling and rampaging on X, at one point declaring his respect for both Adolf Hitler and 55-year-old Combs, the latter of whom is currently behind bars in New York City.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Shakira storms off Miami nightclub stage after appearing to scold clubgoer for filming up her dress The title of the tour is taken from the singer's 12th studio album, released last year and the first since 2017's El Dorado.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Relaxing with other The White Lotus cast members in the upper rafters of Phuket’s Bangla Muay Thai Stadium, the 35-year-old former nightclub bouncer, soldier, and talent show contestant can hardly believe his luck.—
Charlie Campbell / Phuket,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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