-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
1
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be drunk on the premises
2
: inn
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
On his way to Orlok’s castle, Thomas stops off at a tavern, where the locals warn him to abandon his journey.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
In 2022, 21 teenagers died in South Africa after drinking at a tavern; their blood all showed levels of methanol at the time of their death.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Who knows, maybe someone will invite you to post-race snacks at a local tavern!
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
The space, which Disney refers to as a tavern, is now under construction in Adventureland and is scheduled to open next year.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tavern
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English taverne, from Anglo-French, from Latin taberna hut, shop
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of tavern was
in the 14th century
Articles Related to tavern
Dictionary Entries Near tavern
Cite this Entry
“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tavern. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
More from Merriam-Webster on tavern
Nglish: Translation of tavern for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of tavern for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about tavern
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share