Definition of Speakeasy

an illegal bar or club that sold liquor during prohibition

Examples of Speakeasy in a sentence

A narrow staircase lead to a speakeasy where bar patrons were getting their fill of illegal whiskey.  🔊

The old-time speakeasy ran through the 1920s when prohibition was law but moonshine reigned.  🔊

In the days of the speakeasy, club owners had to make their own booze to sell.  🔊

The corner speakeasy was filled with women, gambling, and most importantly, illegal liquor.  🔊

During US prohibition, operation of the bar was forced to go underground as an illegal speakeasy.  🔊

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