tavern

noun

tav·ern | \ˈta-vərn

\

Definition of tavern

1 : an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be drunk on the premises

2 : inn

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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

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Chef Jim Malaby, whose blueplate in Mullica Hill is a go-to in that slice of Gloucester County, has gone the tavern route for #2, setting up the roomy but comfy Center Square Tavern in nearby Woolwich Township. — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "Let's Eat: Poke and the Rittenhouse scene," 30 May 2018 On game days, the tavern will have happy-hour prices, which includes $3 domestic drafts and bottles, along with $5 house wines and well drinks. — Elizabeth Backo, azcentral, "13 places to watch the 2018 World Cup in metro Phoenix," 12 June 2018 The French Quarter will have a new detour when Longway opens Thursday (May 17) at 4 p.m. The tavern is a project of Liam Deegan and Robert LeBlanc, who are partners in Barrel Proof. — Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, "Longway Tavern, from Barrel Proof and Sylvain, opens Thursday," 15 May 2018 Kyle Kelly, a member of the tavern's founding family, which has contributed $1,500 to SmartKC, declined to comment. — Bill Turque, kansascity, "KC Streetcar too far away from Westport to justify the expense, merchants say | The Kansas City Star," 2 May 2018 It was invented at Matt’s Bar, and this humble, but charming, neighborhood tavern remains the place to make a burger pilgrimage in the Twin Cities. — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, "America’s unique burger styles, and where to try them," 4 July 2018 Montana Nights will submit a request to the state for a tavern permit. — Nyssa Kruse, courant.com, "Alcohol License Approved For Newington Ax Throwing Venue," 27 June 2018 The Javelina Cantina won us over with their fajitas and a tavern-style friendliness. — Joe Drape, New York Times, "On an Arizona Road Trip, Miles of Family Firsts," 12 June 2018 Barr, 34, died after a contractor hit a gas line under the streets of downtown Sun Prairie, prompting a massive explosion that injured 11 others and destroyed a number of buildings — including Barr's own tavern. — Max Bayer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mourners, including 700 uniformed officers, turn out to honor firefighter killed in blast," 14 July 2018

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The first known use of tavern was in the 14th century

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tavern

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tavern

: a place where alcoholic drinks are served

: a building that provides lodging and food for people who are traveling

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tavern

noun

tav·ern | \ˈta-vərn

\

Kids Definition of tavern

1 : a place where beer and liquor are sold and drunk

2 : inn

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