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
Pendergast thrived in business, expanding his real estate holdings and opening new establishments, including a saloon at Fifth and Main streets.
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Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
Nation was known throughout the Midwest for her assault on saloons and bars with her hatchet.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
The wealthy have been splashing out large amounts of cash on flamboyant sports cars and elegant saloons since the early 1900s.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
There, guests can enjoy a live DJ set, a styling saloon, themed photo activations, beauty and wellness touch-ups and a mechanical bull.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
Nation was known throughout the Midwest for her assault on saloons and bars with her hatchet.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
The wealthy have been splashing out large amounts of cash on flamboyant sports cars and elegant saloons since the early 1900s.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
There, guests can enjoy a live DJ set, a styling saloon, themed photo activations, beauty and wellness touch-ups and a mechanical bull.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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Shells from the tavern in the basement of Gladstone’s Land, a tenement house in the Scottish capital, filled in gaps in the building’s brickwork.—
Garritt C. Van Dyk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The female duck was brought to Chicago by former Marine Francis J. Fagan — who had won it in a tavern raffle in New Zealand — and used her to help with recruitment duties for the Korean War.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Other ketamine clinics nearby include Zen Integrative Care, where people can get infusions a few floors above an Irish pub (not so serene, maybe), and Ketamine Infusion + Holistic, which is located in the same building as at least three dental offices and a dermatologist.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
2 June 2025
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Turkey Red is a casual eatery with sustainable Mediterranean menu and baked goods, while Palmer Alehouse is a popular neighborhood family-friendly pub offering a wide selection of local craft beers.—
Brandon Withrow,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Mushroom coffee is pretty much everywhere by now—from the beverage aisle of the grocery store to your favorite healthy cafe.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Aside from a few food and coffee options on either side of Harris Ranch and a smattering in Bown Crossing, there are no restaurants, dining spots or cafes for neighbors to gather.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Concrete surfaces: Lightning can travel through metal bars or wires in concrete.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Greeks are famously late-night eaters and known to occupy every available space at bars, beaches and benches waiting for their city to cool down.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Officer Michael Miles — who also worked security at the nightclub and knew Armstrong — tried to talk him into putting the gun away for several minutes, Merriweather wrote.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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It's performed in the round at the intimate Circle in the Square Theatre, which has been transformed into a swank nightclub with two separate stages and table seating.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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