grogshop

noun

ˈgräg-ˌshäp How to pronounce grogshop (audio)
Definition of grogshopnext
chiefly British
as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises last saw them heading down to the local grogshop for a pint of beer

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  1. tavern
  2. pub
  3. saloon
  4. bar
  5. nightclub
  6. watering hole
Noun
  • The restaurant carries the fantasy theme into its food and atmosphere, designed to feel like a tavern straight out of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Downstairs, there’s a cozy tavern and riverside restaurant overlooking Rondout Creek.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • Last month, San Francisco rock band Train threw a block party outside Mad Dog in the Fog to celebrate the group's new album which is named after the English pub.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The economy During his first weeks as prime minister, Burnham announced a raft of policies targeting Britain’s economic woes, including the reduction of bus fares in England and cuts to business rates bills for pubs and music venues.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pub
Noun
  • With its white wooden façade and old-school saloon feel, stepping inside can feel a little like traveling back in time, but Gruene Hall is still very much part of the present.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The stunning saloon offers up a number of bespoke details inspired by its pint-sized namesake, some of which were made from abalone shells.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of saloon
Noun
  • Former regulars at Dimples, the Burbank karaoke bar where Haskins sang Sinatra, dueted with staff and made strangers feel like friends, remember the actor as a gregarious fixture.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Many restaurants and bars in the surrounding area will be open late, and some even have specials for Aftershock fans.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • First, the sequence pays homage to the nightclub scene in Gilda (1946), in which Rita Hayworth dances in a long shot amid ogling male patrons, tracked by a concentrated spotlight.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Entertainment District Unit is a team created in 2025 to improve nightlife safety by targeting crime near bars, nightclubs, and sports and entertainment venues.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of nightclub
Noun
  • Increasingly, Jumbo’s has cemented itself as a watering hole to the local writing scene.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Burnt Tavern Bourbon's name came from smoke and two fires that devastated a 1700s watering hole in east-central Kentucky.
    — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of watering hole
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“Grogshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grogshop. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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