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speakeasy.

An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s.

    historical
  2. An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s. In modern times, a legal bar in the style of a speakeasy, i.e. one that is hidden away and has a quiet atmosphere.

    broadly · historical
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from speak easy (= speak quietly [interj.]); for the history, see Wikipedia at speakeasy § Etymology.

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