Synonyms & related words for speakeasy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of speakeasy — including taproom, tavern, rathskeller, barroom, pothouse, pub. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to speakeasy

Explore words related to speakeasy — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include shebeen, taphouse, barrelhouse, estaminet, barfly, brasserie, barkeep, brewpub. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for speakeasy

Common synonyms for speakeasy include taproom, tavern, rathskeller, barroom, pothouse, pub, saloon, alehouse — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does speakeasy come from?

The word speakeasy breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old French origin: speak-, from Old English sprecan (“speak”); and -eas, from Old French aise (“ease, comfort”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.