saloon
|sa/loon|
B2
/səˈluːn/
public room
Etymology
Etymology Information
'saloon' originates from French, specifically the word 'salon,' where 'salon' meant 'a large room.'
Historical Evolution
'salon' transformed into the English word 'saloon' and eventually became the modern English word 'saloon.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large room,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a public bar or lounge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a public room or building used for a specified purpose, such as a bar or a lounge.
The old western saloon was bustling with cowboys.
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