barroom

noun

ˈbär-ˌrüm How to pronounce barroom (audio)
Definition of barroomnext
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 In 2015, he was sentenced to serve four months in jail for his part in a barroom stabbing. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2026 This updated 1990 ranch near Lake Norman has a step-up barroom just off the vaulted living room, with an eight-door cabinet and beverage fridge. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026 It will be argued endlessly in barrooms in Pittsburgh. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Its aesthetic — form that follows function, bold colors, simple silhouettes, performance fabrics — is now synonymous with outdoor wear, and just as likely to be seen in the boardroom or the barroom as on the side of a mountain. — Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barroom
  1. tavern
  2. pub
  3. saloon
  4. bar
  5. nightclub
Noun
  • Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The restaurant carries the fantasy theme into its food and atmosphere, designed to feel like a tavern straight out of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • And this little Piggy also has its own pub, just a short walk down the road to ensure some exercise before that first pint of Stroud Brewery ale.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Together and apart, Saville and Boty worked and played at the acme of a hip London artistic scene very different from the folk music pubs.
    — Sean Wilentz, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pub
Noun
  • With its white wooden façade and old-school saloon feel, stepping inside can feel a little like traveling back in time, but Gruene Hall is still very much part of the present.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The stunning saloon offers up a number of bespoke details inspired by its pint-sized namesake, some of which were made from abalone shells.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of saloon
Noun
  • Within a tight radius there’s an ever-increasing collection of boutiques, full-service spas and wellness facilities, Pilates studios, cafes, bars and restaurants featuring fare from around the globe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Sox’s pitching plans are a daily mystery, and worries over Grant Taylor’s right arm falling off have become nightly debates in South Side bars.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • In Miami, Daniela Fuentes styled hair for clients and performed in drag at a nightclub called Azúcar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • People under 21 are not allowed to enter or stay inside bars or nightclubs in California that only sell alcohol, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of nightclub

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“Barroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barroom. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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