speakeasy (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈspiːkiːzi/
Definition
A speakeasy is a secret bar or nightclub, often requiring a password or hidden entrance, typically operating illegally or without a license.
Examples
The city's oldest speakeasy was hidden behind a fake phone booth in a busy street.
During Prohibition, speakeasies became popular spots for those seeking to drink and socialize discreetly.
The new speakeasy in town offered craft cocktails and live jazz music in an intimate, exclusive setting.
How to Use speakeasy
- speakeasy bar (noun phrase)
- a bar that operates as a speakeasy — "The city's newest speakeasy bar was hidden behind a secret door in a busy street."
- speakeasy-style (adjective)
- resembling or inspired by a speakeasy — "The new restaurant had a speakeasy-style cocktail bar with hidden entrances and secret passwords."
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