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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Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
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To earn a living, Holiday auditioned as a dancer at a speakeasy on West 133rd Street.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Downtown For touring performing shows and a secret speakeasy
Unlike other major cities, Orlando’s true character is in its diverse neighborhoods, not exclusive to its downtown.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
From the same team that redeveloped Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, Nora spans 156,000 square feet of restaurants, retail, office space, public parks, and (rumor has it) even a private club and speakeasy.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
Editors’ Picks Connecting With Nature to Celebrate Black History Month
Image
To earn a living, Holiday auditioned as a dancer at a speakeasy on West 133rd Street.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 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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