speakeasy

A noun referring to an illegal bar or nightclub that sold alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition era in the United States.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine illegale Bar oder einen Nachtclub bezeichnet, in dem während der Prohibition in den USA Alkohol ausgeschenkt wurde.

1. Illegal bar during Prohibition B2 informal american

   An establishment that illegally sold alcoholic beverages during the Prohibition era in the United States (1920-1933).

   • The speakeasy was hidden behind a fake bookstore.
   • They found a secret speakeasy in the basement of the hotel.
   • During Prohibition, speakeasies were the only places to get a drink.

   🇩🇪Geheimbark

   Synonyme: shebeen

2. Modern retro bar B2 informal

   A contemporary bar styled to resemble the secret bars of the Prohibition era, often with hidden entrances and vintage decor.

   • We went to a trendy speakeasy in Brooklyn last night.
   • The speakeasy had a password required for entry.
   • This modern speakeasy serves classic cocktails in a dimly lit room.

   🇩🇪Modernes Retro-Bar

• speakeasies plural form
• speakeasies' possessive plural form
• speakeasy's possessive singular form