Saloon

Pronunciation: /səˈluːn/

Definitions of saloon

noun a public room or building used for a specific purpose, such as a bar or lounge

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a saloon to get my hair cut.

A2 The old western movie had a scene in a dusty saloon.

B1 The saloon on the ship offered a variety of drinks and entertainment.

B2 The elegant saloon was filled with antique furniture and artwork.

C1 The historic saloon was a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists alike.

C2 The exclusive members-only saloon was known for its luxurious amenities and top-notch service.

Examples of saloon in a Sentence

formal The elegant saloon was filled with patrons enjoying cocktails and live music.

informal Let's meet at the saloon for a drink after work.

slang I heard there's a new saloon in town with a great happy hour deal.

figurative The political candidate's speech turned the debate into a saloon brawl.

Grammatical Forms of saloon

• past tense: salooned
• plural: saloons
• comparative: more saloon
• superlative: most saloon
• present tense: saloon
• future tense: will saloon
• perfect tense: have salooned
• continuous tense: is salooning
• singular: saloon
• positive degree: saloon
• infinitive: to saloon
• gerund: salooning
• participle: salooned

Origin and Evolution of saloon

First Known Use: 1728 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'saloon' originated from the French word 'salon' which means a large room or hall.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a large public room for entertainment or socializing, the term 'saloon' evolved to specifically denote a place where alcoholic drinks are served, such as a bar or tavern.