saloon

[suh-loon]

noun

1. a place for the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks.

2. a room or place for general use for a specific purpose.

   a dining saloon on a ship.

3. a large cabin for the common use of passengers on a passenger vessel.

4. British.

   1. (in a tavern or pub) a section of a bar or barroom separated from the public bar and often having more comfortable furnishings and a quieter atmosphere.

   2. saloon car.

5. a drawing room or reception room.

saloon

/ səˈluːn /

noun

1. Also called: saloon bar. another word for lounge

2. a large public room on a passenger ship

3. any large public room used for a specific purpose

   a dancing saloon

4. a place where alcoholic drink is sold and consumed

5. US, Canadian, and NZ name: sedan. a closed two-door or four-door car with four to six seats

6. an obsolete word for salon

Word History and Origins

Origin of saloon¹

First recorded in 1720–30; variant of salon

Word History and Origins

Origin of saloon¹

C18: from French _salon

Example Sentences

Dona Elliott, 59, owns this combination country store and saloon, built in 1929 of clapboard and shingles, uphill from the river and hard by a narrow woodland road.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s been this way since July 7, when owner Cedd Moses and his Pouring With Heart company announced the imminent closure of the historic restaurant and saloon.

From Los Angeles Times

But if Sir Keir really felt in control of his party, why did he need to bother about a group of MPs that wouldn't even fill a family saloon?

From BBC

Amanda Blake, who played saloon proprietor Kitty Russell, appeared in 19 seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

From historic saloons to local breweries and steakhouses, here’s where to stop for food on your next California road trip.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• barroom 
• hangout 
• nightclub 
• pub 
• speakeasy 
• tavern 
• watering hole