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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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The following spots in and around the downtown core range from pubs packed with England supporters to comfy stadium-style viewing parties.
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.
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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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He’s accused of using a cellphone, the internet and interstate highways, among other means, while planning and carrying out the attack, as well as staying at a hostel that serves out-of-state customers.
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Calling it a closet feels a bit like calling the Ritz a hostel.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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His mother, who came from a somewhat shady family (her father had been part of a coin-forging group whose ringleaders were arrested and beheaded), helped run the inn; his sister was twelve years older.
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There are overnight stays in typical inns, such as the Skjolden Hotel, at the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park, where each room has a view of the fjord or mountain landscape.
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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