Roadhouse (Noun)
Meaning
An inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The small town was home to a lively roadhouse where locals and travelers would gather for music, food, and drinks.
- The film featured a rough-riding protagonist who rode into a dusty roadhouse in the middle of nowhere, looking for a cold beer and a hot meal.
- Travelers would often stop at the old roadhouse for a bite to eat and some live music on their way across the country.
- A favorite pastime for many of the townspeople was heading out to the local roadhouse on Saturday nights for dancing and a good time.
- As we drove down the highway, the neon lights of the roadhouse beckoned us to come in and experience its notorious poker games and lively entertainment.