saloon

Meanings

• noun

  A building or room where alcoholic drinks are served, especially in the Old West.

  - "He went to the saloon for a drink."
  - "The saloon was the center of social activity in the Old West."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈlun/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cenacle , circle , guest room , hall , lounge , parlor , sedan

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with saloon
moon , june , tune

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Variants

List of all variants of saloon that leads to same result
saloon , saloon car , saloons

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Spanish word 'sala' meaning 'room' and 'oon' meaning 'large' or 'open'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'saloon' in English was in 1822.

2. The term 'saloon car' comes from the fact that early automobiles had enclosed passenger compartments, much like a saloon.

3. In some parts of the world, a 'saloon' is simply called a 'bar'.

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Related Concepts

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1. tavern: A type of establishment serving alcoholic beverages, similar to a saloon but often with a focus on food as well.

2. speakeasy: An illegal establishment that sold alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition era in the United States.

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Culture

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In American history, the saloon was an integral part of frontier life. They served as social centers, providing a place for people to gather, exchange news, and conduct business transactions. Saloons were also associated with gambling and card games, adding to their reputation as places of entertainment and vice.

How to Memorize "saloon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wooden building with swinging doors, a long bar, and a row of stools. Picture people gathered around playing cards and drinking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'saloon' with the Old West, cowboys, and the sound of clinking glasses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Sam Loves Old Onions Underneath Noses' (SLOUON) to remember the spelling of 'saloon'.

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