taverna

noun

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

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Kaminia’s pocket-sized harbor shelters the community’s fishing boats, and its taverna, perched on a bluff above, boasts my favorite, irresistible dinner views on Hydra. Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 Bang on the waterfront, traditional taverna Kaiki is your best bet for seafood, while Theodosi offers creative Cretan cuisine dished up with sunset views. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2025 Mediterranean Isles The packing list for island-hopping around the Aegean is minimal: A floppy hat for sun protection, a colorful pareo cover-up for taverna lunches, and a versatile swimsuit. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2025 This guide moves from the heart of Athens to its fringes (and even out toward the sea), stopping at hole-in-the-wall street food stands, underground tavernas, a wine bar tucked inside a ship repair warehouse, and institutions that have fed Athenians and visitors for generations. Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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