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as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a seedy section of the city's waterfront that was rife with cheap taverns, tattoo parlors, and run-down flophouses
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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
a colonial-era tavern that has been serving weary travelers for two and a half centuries
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Recent Examples of tavern
The tavern was never about the beer.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Among the terms of a Good Neighbor Agreement is that bar owners must maintain a no-weapons policy, fund and maintain security cameras, share footage with police, and pay $1,000 to the CID for each violent tavern disturbance involving police if more than one disturbance happens in a year.
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Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
This is a spot where old gets its due (take a minute to check out all the black-and-white photos of classic Wisconsin taverns on the wall), but the vibe is entirely new-school cool.
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Midwest Living,
11 June 2026
Percy had a close bond with Sue, who owned the local tavern, and hopes to reconnect with Sam after so many years away.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Among the terms of a Good Neighbor Agreement is that bar owners must maintain a no-weapons policy, fund and maintain security cameras, share footage with police, and pay $1,000 to the CID for each violent tavern disturbance involving police if more than one disturbance happens in a year.
—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
This is a spot where old gets its due (take a minute to check out all the black-and-white photos of classic Wisconsin taverns on the wall), but the vibe is entirely new-school cool.
—
Midwest Living,
11 June 2026
Percy had a close bond with Sue, who owned the local tavern, and hopes to reconnect with Sam after so many years away.
—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tavern
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
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This elite slice of city life is thriving as many bars, pubs and nightclubs come under strain.
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The seasonal produce—refreshing watermelon, ripe peaches, sweet silver queen corn, juicy heirloom tomatoes; pub subs on the beach; and anything coming off the grill.
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In airports, outside hotels and inside stadiums, Haitians wore their national colors and proudly waved their flags.
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Many have put their possessions in storage to live in an Atlanta hotel on the promise of a new career.
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The estate’s centerpiece is a speakeasy-style of saloon designed as a private entertainment space.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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One of Boston's most colorful and event-oriented is located here, however—the Revolution Hotel, which is the result of a 2019 to-the-studs renovation of a former historic YWCA and hostel.
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Henges said the hostel shows Open Doors’ creativity and commitment to addressing homelessness in Kansas City.
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The study observed factors like monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars and availability of accommodations when determining the quietest beaches.
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Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.
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Fireside pubs and cozy inns also shine bright, providing a warm reprieve for chilly travelers.
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An hour northwest of Madison, the birthplace of the Ringling Bros Circus is finding a new audience with a cool cocktail lounge, history-revealing inn, and vineyard and tasting room.
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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