saloon

• Substantivo que designa um estabelecimento onde bebidas alcoólicas são servidas num balcão, frequentemente uma taberna com bar e salões comuns, podendo servir petiscos; também se refere a um automóvel fechado com bancos dianteiros e traseiros e duas ou quatro portas.

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

   • 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.

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2. Tavern or public houseB1formalbritish

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

   Taberna ou 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.

   Sinônimosalehousebarpubpublic housetaproomtavernwatering hole

3. Type of carB2formalbritish

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

   Sedã

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

   Sinônimossedan