: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
specifically: such a place during the period of prohibition in the U.S.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIts sister, Shelby, a swanky speakeasy serving unique cocktails and small plates out of an old bank vault, is hidden behind a secret door. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 The story begins during Prohibition, when former Ziegfeld girl Helen Gallagher and gambler, later husband, Jack Solomon opened a speakeasy that was quickly turned into a Broadway area steakhouse when liquor became legal again. John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Leo Lounge, a speakeasy that celebrates femininity, opened in its own space on July 9 above the new Tauro Cocina, 1758 N Water St. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 There’s even an underground speakeasy with a secret jungle entrance and a DJ booth that can be staffed upon request. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 The bar next door felt like a speakeasy that had come clean.Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2022 Shhh: The Medina County Historical Society is opening a speakeasy. Sam Boyer, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 Strong Black Lead at Cascade, as well as an Instagram speakeasy party that included a performance by Mariah The Scientist. Breanna Bell, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 The speakeasy at 119 S. Seventh St. originally opened as a bar in August of 2021. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2022 See More