hash house

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Recent Examples of hash house Founded in 1944 by Sammy Powell, the hash house was later owned by Khalid Farhoud, who passed it on in 1996. Kat Tran updated July 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025 Tangier is more than just colonial patina and hash houses. Graham H. Cornwell, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2023 Sensing her discomfort, Young offered her some memorably sage advice: ‘This is just another hash house on the road to success. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hash house
Noun
  • In other words, the party ends because the cosmic snack bar is empty.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • This half-mile beach with gentle tides features a playground, snack bar, mini-golf, arcade, and more.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Sam’s Super Samwiches is a lunch counter known for its Birmingham-style hot dogs that are dressed with ground beef, mustard, onion, sauerkraut, and a tangy sauce.
    Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Really, much like its chili, this throwback lunch counter isn't exactly like anything else.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • More fun is the American-style steak house and the poolside bar.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • In a city of Keens, Luger, Gallaghers, and Sparks, a new steak house trading on the grit and glory of a world gone by needs to bring more to the table than an originless filet mignon or a watery slab of prime rib.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Hash house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash%20house. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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