Examples of tavern in a Sentence
a seedy section of the city's waterfront that was rife with cheap taverns, tattoo parlors, and run-down flophouses
a colonial-era tavern that has been serving weary travelers for two and a half centuries
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Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.
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This summer brings The Pass by Charlie Palmer, a modern tavern with prime cuts, seafood and seasonal produce.
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For an affordable meal, grab a cheap lunch at a konoba — a Croatian tavern — tucked away from the main tourist drag.
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Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
This summer brings The Pass by Charlie Palmer, a modern tavern with prime cuts, seafood and seasonal produce.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
For an affordable meal, grab a cheap lunch at a konoba — a Croatian tavern — tucked away from the main tourist drag.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tavern
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tavern. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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