1. a cheap saloon or tavern, especially one with entertainment
Usage: informal; historical
2. a style of blues piano playing characterized by a strong, rhythmic bass line
Usage: music

1. relating to or characteristic of barrelhouse music or establishments
Usage: music; informal

Examples

• The old barrelhouse on the corner was torn down last year.
• Musicians gathered at the barrelhouse to play blues late into the night.
• His barrelhouse piano style drew crowds every weekend.
• The barrelhouse blues echoed through the smoky room.
• She learned to play barrelhouse piano from her grandfather.
• The documentary explored the history of barrelhouse establishments in the South.
• His barrelhouse performance brought the audience to their feet.