saloon

• Nom désignant un établissement où l'on sert des boissons alcoolisées au comptoir, souvent une taverne avec bar et salles communes pouvant offrir des en-cas, ou encore une voiture fermée avec sièges avant et arrière et deux ou quatre portes.

A noun referring to a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter, often also describing a tavern with a bar and public rooms that may provide light meals, or a closed car with front and rear seats and two or four doors.

1. Bar or drinking establishmentB1formalamerican

   A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.

   bar, débit de boissons

   • The old western saloon had swinging doors and a long wooden bar.
   • He walked into the saloon and ordered a whiskey.
   • The saloon was crowded with cowboys and miners.

   Synonymesalehousebargin millpubtaproomtavernwater hole

2. Tavern or public houseB1formalbritish

   A building with a bar and public rooms, often providing light meals.

   salle de bar

   • The local saloon serves excellent pub food.
   • They met at the saloon for a quick lunch.
   • The saloon was a popular meeting place for the community.

   Synonymesalehousebarpubpublic housetaproomtavernwatering hole

3. Type of carB2formalbritish

   A closed car with front and rear seats and two or four doors.

   Berline

   • He drives a four-door saloon.
   • The saloon is a practical family car.
   • She prefers a saloon over an SUV for city driving.

   Synonymessedan