speakeasy

/ˈspiːkiːzi/

Definitions

1. noun

a secretly located bar or nightclub, typically from the Prohibition era in the United States, where patrons gained entry through a hidden entrance or password.

“The speakeasy was a hidden gem in the city, known for its live jazz music and bootlegged liquor.”

Synonyms

  • hidden club
  • secret bar
  • underground bar

Antonyms

  • legitimate club
  • public bar