The Prohibition era refers to the period in American history from 1920 to 1933 when the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were illegalized.
Related terms
Bootlegging: The illegal production and distribution of alcoholic beverages during Prohibition.
Speakeasies: Secret bars or clubs that operated illegally during Prohibition where people could go to drink alcohol.
Volstead Act: The law that provided for the enforcement of Prohibition by defining what constituted an intoxicating beverage and establishing penalties for violations.