taverna

noun

ta·​ver·​na tä-ˈver-nə How to pronounce taverna (audio)
: a café in Greece

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Today, the region is rebuilding while retaining its reputation as a scenic getaway close to Athens, marked by archaeological sites, seaside tavernas, and a landscape shaped by both its beauty and its exposure to natural disasters. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 Getty Images These were the wines of the Paris bistros and cafés, the Roman trattorias and Athens tavernas, served in thick, squat glasses. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The setting is a sunny Greek isle, and the central character, Donna, is a free-spirited single mother who owns and operates a taverna there. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025 Everything tasted sensational, and the atmosphere was as festive as a Greek island taverna in summertime. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for taverna

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek taberna, probably from Late Greek, drinking establishment, from Latin, hut, shop

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taverna was in 1914

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“Taverna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taverna. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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