PROHIBITION ERA
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Prohibition Era.
Prohibition Era - as a noun
The period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the united states by a constitutional amendment
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prohibitionExample Sentences
"The prohibition era in the United States lasted from 1920 to 1933."
"Al Capone was a notorious gangster during the prohibition era."
"Bootlegging became a profitable business during the prohibition era."
"Many speakeasies operated secretly during the prohibition era."
"The prohibition era saw a rise in organized crime."
