Definition of tavern
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:an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be drunk on the premises
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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
Recent Examples of tavern from the Web
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The definitions affect various businesses, such as bars and taverns, cafes, coffee houses and event spaces.
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About a dozen people walk the half-mile to the tavern.
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Mr. Holloman, the stage coach owner, pulled into town, stopping in front of the tavern.
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Paintings and prints depicting Fairfield of that era are scattered throughout the tavern.
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The first, the Greeley Avenue Bar & Grill, was hit about 12:45 a.m. Officers responded to the tavern, at 5421 N. Greeley Ave.
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The bartender was outside about noon changing the business' sign on the front door, which advertises beer specials, when the suspect walked past her and into the tavern, Wood said.
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Why This is Interesting Alcoholic ginger beer, historically a farmhouse and tavern specialty, remains popular in the U.K., but Farmer Willie's Craft Ginger Beer is one of the first American versions.
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The Point, a longtime Midtown tavern, has been granted a one-year reprieve to make the transition from a bar to a restaurant.
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Origin and Etymology of tavern
Middle English taverne, from Anglo-French, from Latin taberna hut, shop
tavern Synonyms
Synonyms
bar, café (also cafe), cantina [Southwest], dramshop, gin mill, grogshop [chiefly British], pub, public house [chiefly British], saloon, taproom, barroom, watering hole, watering placeRelated Words
alehouse, barrelhouse, bistro, bottle club, brewpub, cabaret, dive, joint, nightclub, roadhouse, speakeasy, sports bar, wineshop; package storeTAVERN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of tavern for English Language Learners
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: a place where alcoholic drinks are served
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: a building that provides lodging and food for people who are traveling
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