Barrelhouse (Noun)
Meaning
A cheap drinking and dancing establishment.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailors stumbled out of the barrelhouse, reeking of cheap whiskey and stale air.
- After a long week of work, the factory workers would often gather at the local barrelhouse to blow off steam.
- The barrelhouse on 5th Street was notorious for its rough clientele and watered-down drinks.
- She had always been warned to stay away from the barrelhouse on the outskirts of town, but curiosity got the better of her.
- The barrelhouse piano player launched into a raucous rendition of "Frankie and Johnny", drawing in a crowd of rowdy patrons.