speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspēk-ˌē-zē 
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
specifically
: such a place during the period of prohibition in the U.S.
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Aside from the amenities at PSYC, the Parker itself also offers a ton of activities—there are red clay tennis courts, two outdoor swimming pools, pétanque courts, croquet, a giant chess game, morning yoga classes, a speakeasy wine bar, and a few restaurants.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Overstory Overstory, the cocktail bar sitting above Saga fine-dining restaurant, feels like a sky-high speakeasy.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In addition, he’s also made a habit of gathering a handful of players together every night for a dinner at the Cowboys’ members-only speakeasy restaurant on the top level of The Star in Frisco, Cowboys Club.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
The group ambled to a speakeasy—orange lights, a wall of old speakers.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Overstory Overstory, the cocktail bar sitting above Saga fine-dining restaurant, feels like a sky-high speakeasy.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In addition, he’s also made a habit of gathering a handful of players together every night for a dinner at the Cowboys’ members-only speakeasy restaurant on the top level of The Star in Frisco, Cowboys Club.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
The group ambled to a speakeasy—orange lights, a wall of old speakers.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspē-ˌkē-zē
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic drinks are illegally sold
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