barrelhouses

noun

Definition of barrelhousesnext
plural of barrelhouse
as in sports bars

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  1. nightclubs
  2. joints
  3. bistros
Noun
  • Police have attributed most of the deaths to accidental drowning due to the lake's proximity to nightclubs and bars.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Forget stuffy nightclubs, a new generation is throwing house parties, rooftop DJ sets and intimate shows in unexpected spots like art galleries and cafes.
    Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of nightclubs
Noun
  • Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To taste a tortilla made from heirloom corn is to get a little closer to its ancient roots, but that heritage is being marketed, at least right now, mostly to the economically advantaged shoppers at Whole Foods and diners at upscale Mexican joints.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of joints
Noun
  • Taste of Belgium's bistros in Over-the-Rhine, The Banks, Rookwood, Beavercreek and Findlay Market remain open, per the group's website.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That neighborhood is a chill, touristy, family-friendly area with bistros, boutiques, and a quaint boardwalk—basically the Canadian version of Florida’s Seaside (of The Truman Show fame).
    Charles Moss, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of bistros
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