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grogshop

noun

ˈgräg-ˌshäp

Definition of grogshop

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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Noun

Some chefs argue there’s a time and place for it, as in more casual settings like breakfast joints or taverns.

— Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Known for his connections to Richard’s Bar, the old-school tavern where the city’s smoking ordinances never seem to be enforced, Dominic has reputed Outfit ties that go back many years.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tavern

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With a rich history dating back to 1858, the pier has recently undergone a serious renovation and now features two on-site pubs, food stalls, various rides and one of the country’s few surviving pier theatres.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
That annual challenge was conceived after an argument in a pub over whether a man or a horse would win such a face-off over the unforgiving Welsh terrain.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pub

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That at least has some continuity with the old days, because Third Avenue’s saloons at mid-century were where the sots washed up, like Ray Milland in The Lost Weekend.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Kimberly Schlarman, local history supervisor for the Glenview Public Library and a member of the Glenview History Center Board of Directors, said the Glen View House was a saloon by the 1890s, with lodgings on the second floor.

— Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of saloon

Noun

His friends pushed him to be bold and climb onto the platforms at Badlands nightclub typically reserved for professional go-go dancers.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The lobby featured a multi-story atrium and a nightclub with dancers, a show and dinner.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of nightclub

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