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- [bahr-room, -roo m]
- /ˈbɑrˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
- /ˈbɒruːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahr-room, -roo m]
- /ˈbɑrˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
Definitions of barroom word
- countable noun barroom A barroom is a room or building in which alcoholic drinks are served over a counter. 3
- noun barroom a room or building where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter 3
- noun barroom a room with a bar or counter at which alcoholic drinks are sold 3
- noun barroom an establishment or room with a bar for the serving of alcoholic beverages. 1
- noun barroom A room where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter. 1
- noun barroom pub, bar 1
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Origin of barroom
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800; bar1 + room
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Parts of speech for Barroom
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barroom popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
barroom usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barroom
noun barroom
- saloon — a place for the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks.
- pub — a bar or tavern.
- taproom — a barroom, especially in an inn or hotel; bar.
- bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
- cocktail lounge — A cocktail lounge is a room in a hotel, restaurant, or club where you can buy alcoholic drinks.
Top questions with barroom
- ten nights in a barroom and what i saw there?
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