taverna

noun

ta·​ver·​na tä-ˈver-nə How to pronounce taverna (audio)
: a café in Greece

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Another mid-day favorite is Olives, an authentic Greek taverna owned by Nick and Gayle Mourgides. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 June 2025 Where to eat and drink in Athens Monument’s location provides a gateway to the tavernas, restaurants and bars that line the winding streets of Athens. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Her version — with instruction from the owner of her favorite taverna in Athens — involves plenty of whole carrots, onion, celery stalks and garlic, which pack the already nutrient-rich dish with even more vegetal goodness. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025 Paros is larger and famous for its beaches, ideal for a day of swimming and popping into shops and tavernas. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for taverna

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek taberna, probably from Late Greek, drinking establishment, from Latin, hut, shop

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taverna was in 1914

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“Taverna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taverna. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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