speakeasy

• Существительное, обозначающее нелегальный бар или ночной клуб, где продавались алкогольные напитки во времена «сухого закона» в США.

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

1. Illegal bar during ProhibitionB2informalamerican

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

   Подпольный бар

   • 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.

   Синонимыshebeen

2. Modern retro barB2informal

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

   Современный ретро-бар

   • 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.