Saloon vs. Salon — What's the Difference?

Saloon is a bar or establishment serving alcoholic drinks.

Salon is a place for hairdressing and beauty treatments.

Saloon refers to a spacious car with a comfortable interior.

Salon emphasizes personal grooming and aesthetics.

A public room or building used for a specified purpose

Salon historically was a gathering for intellectual discussion.

Saloon historically was common in the American West.

An establishment where a hairdresser, beautician, or couturier conducts trade

Saloon often has a lively atmosphere.

Salon can be a fashionable assemblage of notables.

A car having a closed body and a closed boot separated from the part in which the driver and passengers sit.

A reception room in a large house.

A place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk; a tavern.

An annual exhibition of the work of living artists held by the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris from 1648, originally in the Salon d'Apollon in the Louvre.

A large room or hall for receptions, public entertainment, or exhibitions.

A large room, such as a drawing room, used for receiving and entertaining guests.

The officers' dining and social room on a cargo ship.

A periodic gathering of people of social or intellectual distinction.

A large social lounge on a passenger ship.

A hall or gallery for the exhibition of works of art.

Chiefly British A sedan automobile.

A commercial establishment offering a product or service related to fashion

(US) A tavern, especially in an American Old West setting.

A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

A lounge bar in an English public house, contrasted with the public bar.

A gathering of people for a social or intellectual meeting.

(British) The most common body style for modern cars, with a boot or trunk.

(arts) An art gallery or exhibition; especially the Paris salon or autumn salon.

The cabin area of a boat or yacht devoted to seated relaxation, often combined with dining table.

A beauty salon or similar establishment.

(rail transport) the part of a rail carriage or multiple unit containing seating for passengers.

An apartment for the reception of company; hence, in the plural, fashionable parties; circles of fashionable society.

Dated form of salon

An apartment for the reception and exhibition of works of art; hence, an annual exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc., held in Paris by the Society of French Artists; - sometimes called the Old Salon. New Salon is a popular name for an annual exhibition of paintings, sculptures, etc., held in Paris at the Champs de Mars, by the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts (National Society of Fine Arts), a body of artists who, in 1890, seceded from the Société des Artistes Français (Society of French Artists).

(India) A barbershop store offering haircuts.

Gallery where works of art can be displayed

A spacious and elegant apartment for the reception of company or for works of art; a hall of reception, esp. a hall for public entertainments or amusements; a large room or parlor; as, the saloon of a steamboat.

A shop where hairdressers and beauticians work

Popularly, a public room for specific uses; esp., a barroom or grogshop; as, a drinking saloon; an eating saloon; a dancing saloon.

Elegant sitting room where guests are received

A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter;

Salon can refer to an art exhibition or gallery.

Tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals

Saloon can also refer to a large public room on a ship.

Yes, Saloons were a staple in American Western towns, serving as social hubs.

While the primary function is serving alcohol, many Saloons also offer food and entertainment.

At a Salon, one can receive hairdressing, manicures, pedicures, and other beauty treatments.

Historically, a Salon in Europe was a gathering for intellectual discussion.

A Saloon primarily serves alcoholic beverages.

Yes, Salon can refer to an art exhibition or gallery, especially in historical contexts.

One might visit a Saloon for a drink, socializing, entertainment, or a combination of these.

While drinking is primary, Saloons historically were also social centers where townsfolk gathered.

While most modern Salons offer hair and beauty services, historically they were also places for intellectual and artistic gatherings.

No, while Saloons are historically significant, many bars and taverns today still carry the "Saloon" name.

A Salon typically has a relaxed and peaceful ambiance, conducive to grooming and relaxation.

The term "Salon" has French origins, historically referring to a fashionable gathering.

While predominantly frequented by men, women also visited Saloons, especially in certain roles or capacities.

No, "Saloon" in the context of cars refers to a spacious car type, unrelated to the drinking establishment.

Yes, Salons offer services for both men and women, catering to diverse grooming needs.