barroom

/'bɑ:rum/
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barroom

A man sits on a stool at the barroom counter.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter: A barroom is a commercial establishment, often part of a larger venue like a hotel or restaurant, primarily dedicated to serving alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. It is characterized by a long counter or bar.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The old barroom on the corner has been serving the neighborhood for fifty years.
    • After work, he stopped by the barroom for a quick beer.
    • The noise from the crowded barroom could be heard out on the street.
Advanced Usage
  • "barroom brawl": a physical fight that breaks out in a barroom.
    • The police were called to break up a barroom brawl.
  • "barroom stool": a tall seat designed for use at the counter in a barroom.
    • He sat on a barroom stool and ordered a drink.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bar (n): A more common and general synonym for a barroom; can also refer to the counter itself.
    • Let's meet at the bar for a drink.
  • Pub (n): A British term for an establishment similar to a barroom, often emphasizing a cozy, communal atmosphere.
    • We had dinner at a traditional English pub.
  • Tavern (n): An older term for an establishment serving alcoholic drinks and often food; can imply a more rustic or historic setting.
    • The historic tavern dates back to the 18th century.
  • Saloon (n): A term, now somewhat dated or regional, for a barroom, often associated with the American Old West.
    • The cowboy walked into the saloon.
Synonyms
  • Public house: A formal term, especially in British English, for an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks.
  • Taproom: A room in a hotel or inn where beer and other drinks are served on tap.
  • Lounge: A more modern term that can refer to a bar area, often within a hotel or upscale establishment.
Related Phrases
  • Over the bar: Referring to drinks served from behind the counter.
    • The bartender served the drinks over the bar.
  • Barroom talk: Casual, often uninhibited conversation typical in a barroom setting.
    • It was just barroom talk; don't take it seriously.
Related Idioms
  • "Mind your Ps and Qs": An idiom sometimes said to originate from bartenders keeping track of patrons' pints and quarts in a barroom, meaning to be on one's best behavior.
    • When meeting the boss, be sure to mind your Ps and Qs.
barroom

A man sits on a stool at the barroom counter.

Noun
  1. a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
    • he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar

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