bierstube

noun

bier·​stu·​be
ˈbir-ˌshtü-bə,
-ˌstü-
plural bierstubes
ˈbir-ˌshtü-bəz,
-ˌstü-
or bierstuben
ˈbir-ˌshtü-bən,
-ˌstü-
: a room or other place (as in a German or German-style tavern) used primarily for the serving of beer

Word History

Etymology

German, from Bier beer (from Old High German bior) + Stube room (from Old High German stuba heated room)

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“Bierstube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bierstube. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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