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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 Red Lion Inn opened as a tavern in 1773 and is a founding member of Historic Hotels of America.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Alison left the tavern first, with Kevin following shortly after.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
For that Hoosier to gamble over the internet from her home, office, or favorite tavern is not legally or practically different from wagering over the telephone.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Alison left the tavern first, with Kevin following shortly after.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
For that Hoosier to gamble over the internet from her home, office, or favorite tavern is not legally or practically different from wagering over the telephone.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
Noun
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This time, the pub-style stage will feature an Eagles tribute show, which also appears in a main stage format.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The backstory Three years after opening La Sultana Marrakech in 2004, its owners sought for a quieter, more intimate spot to unveil their second Moroccan hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The hotel would stand at 15 stories, according to a letter of intent filed with the Boston Planning Department last March, and include parking in the existing lot at the project site.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Accordingly, recognisable Western archetypes abound, from the saloon bar serving pungent shots of whiskey to the tinkling accompaniment of Scott Joplin, to the majority of the characters themselves.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building once housed a saloon that saw its share of shootouts and robberies—paranormal researchers claim to have found a reappearing bloodstain there.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Van Dyke, who owned a hostel for surfers in Puerto Viejo on the country’s Caribbean coast for many years, was with his girlfriend when intruders barged into his residence, the OIJ said.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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Van Dyke, a Santa Cruz native, was a long-time Caribbean resident and owned Hotel Puerto Viejo, a dorm-style hostel in Puerto Viejo de Telemanca.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mystic’s many restaurants (including the famous Mystic Pizza), bars, and shops are a short stroll away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Colin Gray has remained behind bars since his arrest a day after the shooting.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Walk among its historic buildings and spend a night in one of its inns or bed-and-breakfasts before returning to New York or continuing south on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which can accommodate cars.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Cabins and country inns nearby provide the kind of comfort that suits the season well.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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