as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a barroom long popular with working folks looking for a place to unwind at the end of the day
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Recent Examples of barroom
While more of a household name in Great Britain, Wakeman’s ethereal-sorcerer persona onstage was matched in his heyday for barroom carousing and insolvency.
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Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
Modern hurricane forecasting was born in 1943, when a US Army Air Corps pilot flew a two-person propeller plane into the eye of a hurricane on a barroom dare, and then repeated the stunt with a meteorologist on board.
—Alec Luhn, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The record is nitty-gritty garage-rock and sweaty alt-country under the haze of neon barroom lights.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Winding guitar and saloon-tinged piano further fuel the song’s barroom vibe, while Langley and Green’s country drawls, confidence and humor make for an ace pairing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 June 2024
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Jordan Hoffman, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
Modern hurricane forecasting was born in 1943, when a US Army Air Corps pilot flew a two-person propeller plane into the eye of a hurricane on a barroom dare, and then repeated the stunt with a meteorologist on board.
—Alec Luhn, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The record is nitty-gritty garage-rock and sweaty alt-country under the haze of neon barroom lights.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
Winding guitar and saloon-tinged piano further fuel the song’s barroom vibe, while Langley and Green’s country drawls, confidence and humor make for an ace pairing.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barroom
Noun
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While Quebec City’s winter nightlife can be muted compared to the summer, Pub Saint-Alexandre, an English tavern in Old Quebec, is another bar that offers year-round programming.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jones recognizes that some gaming groups want to befriend these beasts instead of mounting one on the wall of the tavern as a trophy.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women's basketball's vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is the first restaurant project for Russell, who has owned the building for several years and grew up frequenting O’Connell’s, the Irish pub that was located at the address for decades till the mid-1980s.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2024
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Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Mather had a small cafe prior to the pandemic, which has also been nixed.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Several other tenants are expected to open in the district this year, including Standard Beer + Food and the all-day cafe Good Graces.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Where to Drink Rakia Bar Open since 2006, this convivial bar is dedicated to Serbia’s beloved brandy, called rakia.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks is bringing back perks like free refills for in-house customers and a condiment bar.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Culinary spaces will have a bohemian style and will include a gastronomic restaurant, cafe and speakeasy bar and nightclub, as well as a rooftop pool and bar with spectacular views of the city.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Products using names such as Black Horse and Bio Max, packaged as shots or sticks, are then sold illegally in venues such as nightclubs, promising health benefits, said officials.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Barroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barroom. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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