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
Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, is slated to close its doors Aug. 3.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Hugh taught school and later owned a saloon, the Black Elephant, at 424 East Sixth St.; the building is still there.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Once operating as a saloon in its original state, the historic building was most recently home to Pints & Union — now located on Bardstown Road.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Ivanisevic made the most of his last chance saloon, beating Andy Roddick, Marat Safin and home favorite Tim Henman over a three-day semi on the way to a showdown against Pat Rafter.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Hugh taught school and later owned a saloon, the Black Elephant, at 424 East Sixth St.; the building is still there.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Once operating as a saloon in its original state, the historic building was most recently home to Pints & Union — now located on Bardstown Road.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Ivanisevic made the most of his last chance saloon, beating Andy Roddick, Marat Safin and home favorite Tim Henman over a three-day semi on the way to a showdown against Pat Rafter.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Thomas Lord, himself a cricketer, facilitated the move and the new land had a tavern and a wooden pavilion.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The former Liverpool, England resident estimates that Broward and southern Palm Beach counties supported twice as many British pubs in the 1980s and 1990s as today.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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But don’t be fooled—Bakewell comes alive after dusk, as Victorian lampposts flicker and crowds gather in its classic English pubs to cheers local Peak Ales.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, is opening a new tavern, the first dedicated bar and lounge in the park's 54-year history.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Fans across South Florida — and the country— flocked to local bars and restaurants that hosted watch parties during the season.—
Amanda Rosa
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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In some videos that have gone viral on social media, DJs have played the viral audio at nightclubs.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The January-premiering third season of the show — about a group of friends in Charleston, S.C. working at Leva Bonaparte’s crown jewel nightclub on King Street — saw Kulp face allegations of a cheating scandal with now-fiancée Emmy Sharrett.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 July 2025
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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