noun

saloon

Saloon (noun) means a tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.

noun

A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.

A lounge bar in an English public house, contrasted with the public bar.

A car with a boot or trunk compartment separate from the driver/passenger space and with seating and doors for more than two people.

The cabin area of a boat or yacht devoted to seated relaxation, often combined with dining table.

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Etymology

From Occitan salon, French salon, either augmentative of salle (“room”), or borrowed from Italian salone (“hall”), augmentative form of sala, salla (“room”); in both cases borrowed from a Germanic source such as Old High German sal (“house, hall”), from Proto-Germanic *salą, from Proto-Indo-European *sel- (“dwelling”). Doublet of salon.

Rhymes for saloon

noon moon soon hoon toon poon foon goon loon boon woon doon

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of saloon?

"saloon" (noun) means a tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.

What are the different meanings of saloon?

"saloon" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting; 2. A lounge bar in an English public house, contrasted with the public bar; 3. A car with a boot or trunk compartment separate from the driver/passenger space and with seating and doors for more than two people.