Definition of: saloon

(sē·ln′) noun
1. U.S. A place where alcoholic drinks are sold; a bar.
2. Brit. In a public house, a section of the bar set aside for patrons of a higher social status than those in the public bar.
3. A large apartment or room for assemblies, public entertainment, exhibitions, etc.
4. The main cabin of a passenger ship, used by the passengers in general.
5. A salon (def. 1).
6. Brit. A sedan (def. 1). [<F salon a salon]