malt shop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of malt shop
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Example Sentences
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He will end it at Misty’s Malt Shop, located on Main Street in Keosauqua.
From Washington Times
I wished it were the 1950s so I could lie about my connections or get discovered in a malt shop.
From New York Times
Dave overheard him talking about his plight at the local malt shop and offered to give him a ride to REI.
From Washington Post
The ingredient's flavor brought a touch of old-fashioned malt shop flair to the bakery's modern birthday cakes.
From Salon
His replacement seems like a healthier individual, though he still sometimes sounds as if he’s challenging opponents to meet him outside the malt shop and put up their dukes.
From Washington Post
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