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gin-joints
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Gin-joints (Noun)
A gin-joint refers to a specific type of establishment commonly associated with the prohibition era, offering inexpensive alcoholic beverages, particularly gin, often in a seedy or run-down atmosphere.
Sample Sentence:
I walked into one of those dimly lit gin-joints and ordered a gin and tonic to drown my sorrows.
Gin-joints (Noun)
In a more modern sense, gin-joints can also be used colloquially to refer to any casual bar or pub where gin-based drinks are the specialty or where gin is commonly consumed.
Sample Sentence:
Let's meet up at one of the local gin-joints after work for some refreshing gin cocktails.