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saloon

[səˈluːn]

saloon Definition

a public room or building used for a specified purpose, in particular a bar, tavern, or salon.

Using saloon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "saloon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was sitting at the bar in the saloon.

  • Example

    The old western saloon had swinging doors.

  • Example

    The saloon was filled with smoke and laughter.

  • Example

    The hotel has a saloon where guests can relax and have a drink.

saloon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for saloon

Phrases with saloon

  • a place where people go to have their hair, nails, and skin treated

    Example

    She went to the beauty saloon to get her hair done.

  • a car with an enclosed passenger compartment and a separate trunk

    Example

    He drives a saloon car to work every day.

  • a pair of swinging doors that are typically found in western saloons

    Example

    The saloon doors swung open as the cowboy entered.

Origins of saloon

from French 'salon', meaning 'large room'

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Summary: saloon in Brief

A 'saloon' [səˈluːn] is a public room or building used for a specific purpose, such as a bar, tavern, or salon. It is often associated with the Old West and cowboy culture, as exemplified by 'The old western saloon had swinging doors.' Other phrases include 'beauty saloon,' where people go to have their hair, nails, and skin treated, and 'saloon car,' which refers to a type of car with an enclosed passenger compartment and a separate trunk.