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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For that Hoosier to gamble over the internet from her home, office, or favorite tavern is not legally or practically different from wagering over the telephone.
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Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
His grandfather ran a barber shop and a tavern in the neighborhood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
His grandfather ran a barber shop and a tavern in the neighborhood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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