saloon

noun

Etymology: From Occitan salon, French salon, either augmentative of salle (“room”), or borrowed from Italian salone (“hall”), augmentative form of sala, salla (“room”); in both cases borrowed from a Germanic source such as Old High German sal (“house, hall”), from Proto-Germanic *salą, from Proto-Indo-European *sel- (“dwelling”). Doublet of salon.

1. A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.

   “Near-synonyms: pub; see also Thesaurus:pub”

2. A lounge bar in an English public house, contrasted with the public bar.

   “A pint of beer in the saloon bar costs a penny more than in the public bar.”

3. A car with a boot or trunk compartment separate from the driver/passenger space and with seating and doors for more than two people.
4. The cabin area of a boat or yacht devoted to seated relaxation, often combined with dining table.
5. the part of a rail carriage or multiple unit containing seating for passengers.
6. Dated form of salon (“living room in a house”).
7. A barbershop (store offering haircuts).