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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
His grandfather ran a barber shop and a tavern in the neighborhood.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Eleven miles northeast of the city, visitors can also tour Cave Without a Name — a living tavern with six major rooms, which sometimes hosts concerts.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Eleven miles northeast of the city, visitors can also tour Cave Without a Name — a living tavern with six major rooms, which sometimes hosts concerts.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
Noun
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Brendan Behan is often reductively associated with Dublin pub culture and literary banter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, the masses began to disassemble and head back to the pub on the river to celebrate.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Auto browse can research flights and hotels, fill out forms, collect documents, manage subscriptions, and even help renew licenses.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Think watching the Monaco Grand Prix from your hotel balcony at the Fairmont Monte Carlo.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The combatants rolled into the saloon with neither getting the upper hand until Fossett managed to pull his pistol and put four shots into the unarmed Carver.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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Matt Ryan's John Constantine also entered the last chance saloon after the cancellation of his solo series, but his portrayal of the Hellblazer – more akin to his comic book counterpart than Keanu Reeves' version – lived on longer because of his magical time as part of the Legends.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Queensland authorities told reporters that the victim had spent the past six weeks working at a backpacker’s hostel with a friend who was also from Canada.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The woman had been working for the past several weeks at a backpackers' hostel on K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The rooftop bar of this restaurant in Casco Viejo serves up excellent cocktails and views of the city.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Cheese boards, dessert bars, and comfort-food twists consistently outperform overly formal menus.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While here, visitors can explore lakeside towns, scenic state parks, and top wineries while staying in luxury resorts, historic inns, or glamping-style treehouses.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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