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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
It was intended to commemorate the uprising at the Stonewall Inn tavern in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood a year earlier.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
Our agenda includes viewing a flick about a king, a stop at a favorite tavern, and still another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this, this, this, this and this.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Is anyone surprised that Benedict goes straight to the tavern to grab a drink?
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
Our agenda includes viewing a flick about a king, a stop at a favorite tavern, and still another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this, this, this, this and this.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Is anyone surprised that Benedict goes straight to the tavern to grab a drink?
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
Noun
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Here’s why this pint-sized pub is in demand.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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During an outing with Kennedy's family at a rowdy pub, the pair snuck away for an impromptu date.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility With ramps down to the entrance, two elevators serving all floors, and wide corridors, this hotel is easily traversable for those in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Protesters have thrown rocks, set off fireworks, and followed agents to their hotels.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The building was originally a saloon built in the early 1900s.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The lower level has a gym, western saloon and the underground tunnel.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the hostel, most of the rest of its 39 floors will contain office space along with multiple open garden areas.—
Adam Williams
March 06,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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The learning center used to be a hostel, its spartan facilities a challenge, a lawyer mom told Lilian, for the stay-at-home mothers who would otherwise have been perfect candidates for the task of chaperoning.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Drink green beer, Jell-O shots and Shamrock Splash cocktails at participating restaurants and bars and dance along to mixes from a rotating list of DJs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Whether penny tile is installed in a bathroom, a restaurant bar area, or a mudroom, it's known for its durability and timeless style.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Accommodations range from charming seaside inns to world-class luxury resorts, such as The Cloister at Sea Island, the Jekyll Island Club Resort, and The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The idea for a school inn and restaurant came from Nellie Frost, who, as the wife of Berea College’s president, was responsible for hosting his many guests.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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