Definitions
- Referring to a place where people go to drink alcohol excessively. - Describing a location where heavy drinking is the norm. - Talking about a bar or pub that has a reputation for serving large amounts of alcohol.
- Referring to a hidden or secret establishment that serves alcoholic beverages during the prohibition era. - Describing a place where people gather to drink alcohol discreetly. - Talking about an illegal bar or nightclub that operates without a license.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to places where people go to drink alcohol.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be associated with excessive drinking.
- 4Both words can be used to describe illegal or unlicensed establishments.
What is the difference?
- 1Legality: Drunkery may be legal, while speakeasy is always illegal.
- 2Atmosphere: Drunkery implies a rowdy and chaotic atmosphere, while speakeasy suggests a more secretive and exclusive environment.
- 3Location: Drunkery can be located anywhere, while speakeasy is often hidden or hard to find.
- 4Time period: Drunkery can be used to describe any time period, while speakeasy is specific to the prohibition era.
Remember this!
Drunkery and speakeasy are both words used to describe places where people go to drink alcohol. However, drunkery is a more modern term that refers to a location where heavy drinking is the norm, while speakeasy is a term that originated during the prohibition era to describe a hidden or secret establishment that served alcoholic beverages illegally.
