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
In a June 2023 interview with PEOPLE, Wilson recalled their first date at a dance hall and saloon that was known for its cheap drinks and live music.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The journey takes a fateful turn when Louise fatally shoots a man who is trying to rape Thelma in a saloon parking lot.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Rising costs to keep those saloon doors swinging just aren't cutting it anymore.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hicks, who opened the saloon in the East Bottoms in 2001, told a story from two or three years ago about the relationship between The Mavericks and their Kansas City fans.
—Dan Kelly
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The journey takes a fateful turn when Louise fatally shoots a man who is trying to rape Thelma in a saloon parking lot.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Rising costs to keep those saloon doors swinging just aren't cutting it anymore.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hicks, who opened the saloon in the East Bottoms in 2001, told a story from two or three years ago about the relationship between The Mavericks and their Kansas City fans.
—Dan Kelly
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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Joseph Brewster turned the house into a tavern and store during the War for Independence when it was frequented by British soldiers stationed in the area.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The show then jumps ahead to the start of the next summer in Barry’s Bay, where Percy works to reopen the tavern.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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With permission from the family, Mckiddie hosted the fundraiser where hundreds packed in and outside of the pub.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Glasgow also has plenty of pubs and restaurant options, many of which have live music on some nights of the week.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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After the show, Daniel and Louis meet at a hotel bar.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Every bar and many bodegas were showing the game.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, the owners of Jet Set nightclub, could face up to 2 years in prison if found guilty.—
Martín Adames,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Sacramento County prosecutors on Monday pressed their theory that Payton and Martin were involved in a shootout with rival gang members on the downtown street corner rather than defending themselves from a spontaneous volley of gunfire as nightclubs closed April 3, 2022.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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