barrelhouse
1 synonym for barrelhouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cheap, rowdy bar where drinking often gets out of hand.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From barrel + house. Originally used to refer specifically to a bar that served whiskey directly from the barrel.
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