saloon

noun
UK: /səˈluːn/
US: /səˈluːn/

  1. A public bar, especially in the past in the western US.

    1. He walked into the saloon for a drink after a long day.
    2. The old western movie featured a dramatic scene inside the crowded saloon.

  2. A comfortable public room in a ship or hotel for relaxing.

    1. Passengers gathered in the saloon to listen to the music.
    2. The ship's saloon provided a luxurious space for passengers to socialize.

  3. A car with a separate area in the back for luggage; a sedan.

    1. They drove to the airport in their saloon.
    2. The family packed their suitcases into the saloon's trunk for the vacation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "saloon" in English means: A public bar, especially in the past in the western US., A comfortable public room in a ship or hotel for relaxing., A car with a separate area in the back for luggage; a sedan..

The phonetic transcription of "saloon" is /səˈluːn/ in British English and /səˈluːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "saloon": "He walked into the saloon for a drink after a long day.". More examples on the page.