Idiom idiom
booze can
Meaning
A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The police shut down the local booze can last night.”
“We walked past the old warehouse, which everyone knew was actually a secret booze can.”
“Hidden behind an unmarked door in the alleyway, the illicit booze can remained a popular destination for those seeking to avoid the authorities.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026