saloon
saloon definition
sa·loon (sə lo̵̅o̅n′)
noun
- any large room or hall designed for receptions, exhibitions, entertainments, etc.; specif., the main social cabin of a passenger ship
- any large public room used for some specific purpose a dining saloon
- ☆ Old-fashioned a place where alcoholic drinks are sold to be drunk on the premises; bar
- Brit.
- sedan (sense )
- a luxurious parlor car
Etymology: Fr salon < It salone < sala, a room, hall < Langobardic *sala, akin to OHG sal, a room, dwelling < IE base *sel- > OSlav selo, village
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