saloon

(sə lo̵̅o̅n)

noun

  1. any large room or hall designed for receptions, exhibitions, entertainments, etc.; specif., the main social cabin of a passenger ship
  2. any large public room used for some specific purpose: a dining saloon
  3. Old-fashioned a place where alcoholic drinks are sold to be drunk on the premises; bar
  4. Brit.
    1. sedan (sense )
    2. a luxurious parlor car

Origin: Fr salon < It salone < sala, a room, hall < Langobardic *sala, akin to OHG sal, a room, dwelling < IE base *sel- > OSlav selo, village

See saloon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk; a tavern.
  2. A large room or hall for receptions, public entertainment, or exhibitions.
  3. Nautical
    a. The officers' dining and social room on a cargo ship.
    b. A large social lounge on a passenger ship.
  4. Chiefly British A sedan automobile.

Origin:

Origin: French salon, salon; see salon

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