1
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be drunk on the premises
2
: inn
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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The band performed at Simon’s too, that ancient (nearly 100 years old) and welcoming Andersonville tavern.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The land and tavern that would become Mohonk were purchased by two Quaker brothers named Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1870.
—Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Where to Eat The Ram Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram, is a beloved tavern where regulars and guests have gathered for generations.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
For a dining experience near the fireplace, reserve a table in the downstairs tavern.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The land and tavern that would become Mohonk were purchased by two Quaker brothers named Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1870.
—Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Where to Eat The Ram Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram, is a beloved tavern where regulars and guests have gathered for generations.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
For a dining experience near the fireplace, reserve a table in the downstairs tavern.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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