Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barrelhouse

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.32 in modern English

Syllables
bar-rel-house
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rough-and-tumble drinking establishment.

noun

A loud, percussive type of blues piano suitable for noisy bars or taverns.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From barrel + house. Originally used to refer specifically to a bar that served whiskey directly from the barrel.

Inflected Forms

barrelhouses (plural)

Phrases

honky-tonk

Frequently Paired Words

honky-tonk roadhouse

Synonyms

juke juke joint honky-tonk

Questions

What does barrelhouse mean?
A rough-and-tumble drinking establishment.
Where does barrelhouse come from?
From barrel + house. Originally used to refer specifically to a bar that served whiskey directly from the barrel.

How to pronounce barrelhouse

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