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a
chiefly British
: salon sense 1
b
chiefly British
: an often elaborately decorated public hall
c(1)
: a usually large public cabin on a ship (as for dining)
(2)
: the living area on a yacht
d
chiefly British
: salon sense 4
e
: barroom
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Synonyms
Examples of saloon in a Sentence
cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day
Recent Examples on the Web
The automaker wound down production of its coupé and saloon models earlier this year, and has yet to say if the E-Pace crossover will get a proper send-off (the company’s only other model, the I-Pace EV, is also being discontinued).
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
On the property sits the 2,895-square-foot main residence, which was built in 2001, along with a guest house, two-car garage, two shops, a saloon and a greenhouse.
—Tj MacIas, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2024
Lite Ranch Dressing Thomas J. Story Honoring the location and history of the property while resisting the urge to decorate it like a swinging-door saloon requires some restraint—and a few modern touches sprinkled in.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 15 May 2024
Most notably, the saloon and pool hall on the corner (in the background of the postcard) featured an opera house and dance hall upstairs, funded in part by donations from other local merchants.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The annual tradition apparently started in 1979 when a patron at a nearby saloon offered to buy a drink for anyone willing to run outside and moon the next train … Cheers, San Juan Capistrano!
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
From walking down the historic Whiskey Row, named after the cluster of saloons which lined the streets, to taking a horseback ride or hike along the trails, Prescott will stir anyone's adventurous spirit.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Henry Africa’s was a pleasant relief to the cave-like saloons popular at the time, and Hobday found his bar unusually popular among women, who felt more comfortable in the bright and welcoming space.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2024
The one-day pop up will feature a full-service saloon with complimentary 818 Tequila cocktails, in addition to plus from brands like Sprinter Vodka Soda, Olipop and Chamberlain Coffee, and festival essentials from partners like Zico, Lemme, Vacation® Inc, Liquid I.V. and more.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
On the property sits the 2,895-square-foot main residence, which was built in 2001, along with a guest house, two-car garage, two shops, a saloon and a greenhouse.
—Tj MacIas, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2024
Lite Ranch Dressing Thomas J. Story Honoring the location and history of the property while resisting the urge to decorate it like a swinging-door saloon requires some restraint—and a few modern touches sprinkled in.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 15 May 2024
Most notably, the saloon and pool hall on the corner (in the background of the postcard) featured an opera house and dance hall upstairs, funded in part by donations from other local merchants.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
The annual tradition apparently started in 1979 when a patron at a nearby saloon offered to buy a drink for anyone willing to run outside and moon the next train … Cheers, San Juan Capistrano!
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
From walking down the historic Whiskey Row, named after the cluster of saloons which lined the streets, to taking a horseback ride or hike along the trails, Prescott will stir anyone's adventurous spirit.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Henry Africa’s was a pleasant relief to the cave-like saloons popular at the time, and Hobday found his bar unusually popular among women, who felt more comfortable in the bright and welcoming space.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2024
The one-day pop up will feature a full-service saloon with complimentary 818 Tequila cocktails, in addition to plus from brands like Sprinter Vodka Soda, Olipop and Chamberlain Coffee, and festival essentials from partners like Zico, Lemme, Vacation® Inc, Liquid I.V. and more.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saloon. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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