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speakeasy

[speek-ee-zee] / ˈspikˌi zi /






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Listening to “The Boutique,” I feel like I should be smoking a cigarette and drinking the dirtiest martini known to man in a speakeasy, wearing a drop waist silk dress and bright red lipstick.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

"What a place this is!" he gushed, of Invercargill, excitement bursting out of him like he was in some rooftop bar in downtown Tokyo or a speakeasy in the East Village in New York.

From BBC May 17, 2026

Donatell’s gas station has become an informal lobby for those waiting for a seat in the speakeasy.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

Entering Vinyl Room feels like you’re stepping into a secret speakeasy for music lovers, one with iconic music memorabilia, a thoughtful food menu and premium sound quality.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

Molly remembered the building from when it was new and had still been a hotel and speakeasy.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Today, the places that call themselves speakeasies are about intentionality.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

The parallels with early 20th century Prohibition in America – gangsters, feminists, minorities, corruption, doctor’s notes, speakeasies and moonshine – are strikingly similar.

From Salon Feb. 2, 2025

With my belly full and the day still young, I set out to unearth some of the festival’s secret speakeasies.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2024

Designer Gregg Barnes, winning his third Tony, said in an interview that his inspirations included art deco architecture, the Harlem Renaissance and the fashions of 1930s jazz clubs and speakeasies.

From Seattle Times Jun. 18, 2023

One of the most amazing things about the speakeasies was how quickly and how spectacularly they grew in number.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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