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package stores

noun

plural of package store

as in watering places

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Noun

There’s a handful of eating spots and watering holes here, each with a distinct vibe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Some Boston watering holes reportedly ran out of beer when Scottish fans descended on the city.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of watering holes

Noun

This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.

— Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Definition of public houses

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Chinese mega-corps BYD is making huge inroads in European markets with its technically accomplished saloons and SUVs.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
By 1884, a map of the Central Business District shows hotels, saloons, dry goods shops, cigar manufacturers, and stores selling everything from shoes, to jewelry and even a winemaker.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of saloons

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The smaller, working-class towns that dot the southeast part of the county are filled with the types of pubs and taverns that give a place character.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Definition of taverns

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