auberge

noun

au·​berge ō-ˈberzh How to pronounce auberge (audio)
Synonyms of aubergenext

Examples of auberge in a Sentence

they spent their honeymoon at a little French auberge that overflowed with charm
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Trimmed in gingerbread and cloaked in velvet and maximalist wallpaper, the 45-room auberge often draws visitors for special occasions. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Often lush, but occasionally sinister, this is a France of rustic auberges rather than refined arrondissements. Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026 High up on an isolated bluff over the Pacific, the property that is part of The Ryokan Collection, combines a modern edge with traditional elements, all with the style and elegance of a French auberge. David Hochman, Forbes, 6 May 2023

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heriberga military quarters — more at harbor

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of auberge was in 1615

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“Auberge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auberge. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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