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US/səˈluːn/
UK/səˈluːn/
a bar in the American Old West, or in British English a large four-door car
In context
The cowboy pushed open the doors of the saloon and ordered a drink.
Old western films always have a fight in the saloon.
They bought a family saloon with plenty of room for luggage.
Words that go with saloon
noun + noun
- saloon carA saloon car is more comfortable than a small hatchback.
- saloon doorThe saloon door swung shut behind him.
- saloon barThey met in the saloon bar of the old pub.
- saloon keeperThe saloon keeper poured another whiskey.
adjective + noun
- Wild West saloonTourists visit a Wild West saloon in the film town.
- family saloonTheir family saloon is ten years old.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I went to a saloon to cut my hair.Correct: I went to a salon to cut my hair.