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saloon (n.)

1728, Englished form of salon, and originally used interchangeable with it. Meaning "large hall in a public place for entertainment, etc." is from 1747; especially a passenger boat from 1817, also used of railway cars furnished like drawing rooms (1842). Sense of "public bar" developed by 1841, American English.

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Definitions of saloon from WordNet

saloon (n.)
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter;
Synonyms: barroom / bar / ginmill / taproom
saloon (n.)
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals;
Synonyms: public house / pub / pothouse / gin mill / taphouse
saloon (n.)
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors;
Synonyms: sedan
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