saloon
Translation
sedan, saloon, bar
Examples
He drives a four-door saloon car.
He drives a four-door sedan.
They went for a drink in the saloon bar.
They went for a drink in the saloon bar.
The passengers gathered in the ship's saloon.
The passengers gathered in the ship's saloon.
Grammar Patterns
a saloon (car) a sedan He drives a four-door saloon car.
a saloon (bar) a bar, especially in the Old West They went for a drink in the saloon bar.
a saloon (on a ship) a public room on a ship The passengers gathered in the ship's saloon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (car) sedan; (bar) pub, bar; (room) lounge
Etymology
From French 'salon' (large room), from Italian 'salone' (large hall), from 'sala' (hall).
Memory Tips
While Americans know 'saloon' from Western movies, the primary British meaning is a 'sedan' car. Remember this key difference.