taverna

noun

ta·​ver·​na tä-ˈver-nə 

: a café in Greece

Examples of taverna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My preferred routine is neither so adventurous nor so educational, toggling mostly between lazy days on the beach and long meals at tavernas. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Cool off in the cyan waters of Prassa Beach, then head up to the main town of Horio to stroll along cobblestoned paths, pausing for meze at a taverna. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Another mid-day favorite is Olives, an authentic Greek taverna owned by Nick and Gayle Mourgides. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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