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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Finally, the ultimate is the 7-bedroom Casa Tesoro, a clifftop mansion with direct access to a private beach, movie theater, multi-level infinity pool and even its own speakeasy.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
After raiding the pantry stocked with gourmet snacks galore, don’t forget to check out the former speakeasy turned billiard room for a round of pool.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
The shopping center is home to diverse spots including Amelie’s French Bakery, the speakeasy Dot Dot Dot, the quaint English pub Sir Edmund Halley’s, the beloved barbecue joint Midwood Smokehouse and the authentic Italian eatery Osteria LuCa.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
After raiding the pantry stocked with gourmet snacks galore, don’t forget to check out the former speakeasy turned billiard room for a round of pool.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
The shopping center is home to diverse spots including Amelie’s French Bakery, the speakeasy Dot Dot Dot, the quaint English pub Sir Edmund Halley’s, the beloved barbecue joint Midwood Smokehouse and the authentic Italian eatery Osteria LuCa.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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