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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, with a capacity of just under 100 guests, will occupy the historic building formerly home to Pints & Union.
Co-owners Scott Lukemire and Dan Borsch aim to create a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with their new venture.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, a tavern but also a busy lunch and dinner restaurant, and 31-year anchor Riscky’s Bar-B-Q have renewed leases as tourists and workers return to downtown, a Sundance spokesman said this week.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
Cunningham said the difference is a nightclub imposes a cover charge on all patrons while a tavern offering entertainment does not.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The Main Street block is known as the scene of an 1887 shootout where Wild West gambler and tavern owner Luke Short gunned down detective and former city marshal Jim Courtright, who was stepping onto the street near what is now Riscky’s.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, a tavern but also a busy lunch and dinner restaurant, and 31-year anchor Riscky’s Bar-B-Q have renewed leases as tourists and workers return to downtown, a Sundance spokesman said this week.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
Cunningham said the difference is a nightclub imposes a cover charge on all patrons while a tavern offering entertainment does not.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The Main Street block is known as the scene of an 1887 shootout where Wild West gambler and tavern owner Luke Short gunned down detective and former city marshal Jim Courtright, who was stepping onto the street near what is now Riscky’s.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
Noun
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The former Liverpool, England resident estimates that Broward and southern Palm Beach counties supported twice as many British pubs in the 1980s and 1990s as today.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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The trust would be repaid gradually through revenue generated by writers themselves, supported by proportional contributions from labels, pubs, PROs and all broadcast platforms–essentially all entities who profit from the use of songs.—
Jeff Rabhan,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
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The first phase includes the arena, a 225-room hotel, an apartment building with 250 units and 20,000 square feet in retail spaces.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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From the latest in Swiss skincare to advanced tech created by an aesthetic expert that delivers salon-like results in your hotel room, the latest innovative products will bring transformative results no matter how long your journey is.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Other distinctive features of the main lodge include a dining room with canyon views, saloon, sunroom, auditorium and post office.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The lodge contained a saloon, deli, coffee shop, post office, gift shop and a visitors center.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The 19 people on the ground were killed when the plane crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital hostel.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Fun is at the center of the hostel atmosphere, as seen on the often-viral Instagram Reels posted to The Wavy Sailor's page.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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Another welcome feature: a private parking lot behind the inn.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Take a break from the town’s many festivities and events and stay at one of Berlin’s historic inns.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, is opening a new tavern, the first dedicated bar and lounge in the park's 54-year history.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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The charge carries a statutory maximum of 10 years behind bars.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The nearby and affiliated Knickerbocker Music Center is a historic nightclub that has been showcasing local and national acts since the end of Prohibition.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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