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Salon vs. Saloon
Salon
/ˈsælɒn/Examples:
Meeting friends at the literary salon was a weekly ritual.Her art pieces debuted at a prominent Parisian salon.The salon hosted a forum for local musicians to perform.
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This word has no antonymsSaloon
/səˈluːn/Examples:
The saloon was bustling with lively conversation.She found a quiet corner in the crowded saloon.He enjoyed sipping whiskey at the old town saloon.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A salon usually refers to a stylish room or establishment for beauty or artistic services.
- A saloon often refers to a public bar or tavern that serves alcoholic drinks.
- Both words originate from French, but saloon has a more casual, Western connotation.
- A salon might host a hairdresser or an art gallery, while a saloon might host a bartender.
- Remember that salon has an artistic or beauty flair, whereas saloon has a drinking and socializing vibe.
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