saloons

Noun

saloon (plural saloons)

1. (US) A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.
   • Near-synonyms: pub; see also Thesaurus:pub

   Synonyms:

   pub, alehouse, boozer, boozing ken, bousing ken, drinker, drinkery, gargle-factory, gin joint, groggery

2. (UK, dated) A lounge bar in an English public house, contrasted with the public bar.
   • A pint of beer in the saloon bar costs a penny more than in the public bar.
3. (UK) A car with a boot or trunk compartment separate from the driver/passenger space and with seating and doors for more than two people.
   • The black Peugeot which stood there might indeed have been the saloon they had seen, but it might equally have been one of a million others on the French roads.1953, Ian Fleming, “Black Patch”, in Casino Royale, London: Pan Books, published 1955, page 177

   Synonyms:

   sedan

4. The cabin area of a boat or yacht devoted to seated relaxation, often combined with dining table.
5. the part of a rail carriage or multiple unit containing seating for passengers.
6. (India, Nigeria) A barbershop (store offering haircuts).