Shebeen (Noun)
Meaning
Unlicensed drinking establishment.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The authorities launched a crackdown on the shebeen that had been operating secretly in the neighborhood for months.
- In the 1920s, shebeens were a common sight in many urban areas, catering to those who wanted to drink during Prohibition.
- The police raided the shebeen and arrested several patrons for underage drinking and public intoxication.
- During the apartheid era, shebeens in South Africa's townships became important gathering places for locals to socialize and discuss politics.
- The shebeen on the outskirts of town was notorious for its rowdy atmosphere and lax enforcement of drinking laws.