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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
After the successful re-opening of the tavern, Percy is alone in the kitchen washing dishes.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
From a cigarette count on a hit Paramount+ series to a new pizza tavern from Fort Worth’s barbecue royalty, here’s a look at top stories from the Star-Telegram over the past week.
—Jake Harris
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The prestigious perch on Greenwich Street will soon be home to an American tavern and steakhouse made just for downtown New York.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Lunch and Dinner Just on the other side of Market House Square, Stella’s is an all-day tavern in a building so historic (built in the 1800s) that it’s allegedly haunted.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
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Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
From a cigarette count on a hit Paramount+ series to a new pizza tavern from Fort Worth’s barbecue royalty, here’s a look at top stories from the Star-Telegram over the past week.
—Jake Harris
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The prestigious perch on Greenwich Street will soon be home to an American tavern and steakhouse made just for downtown New York.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Lunch and Dinner Just on the other side of Market House Square, Stella’s is an all-day tavern in a building so historic (built in the 1800s) that it’s allegedly haunted.
—Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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British locals say 'the corgis are about' At the Feathers hotel and pub, about a mile from the Sandringham estate, staff serve beer and food with a side of royal gossip.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing two animals of any size free of charge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Walnut Creek’s future as a commercial, dining and nightlife destination began near those crossroads with the opening of a hotel, store and saloon in the 1850s.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Henges said the hostel shows Open Doors’ creativity and commitment to addressing homelessness in Kansas City.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Now that’s paying into a bill for costs that the hostel doesn’t even need to absorb.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
6 June 2026
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The festivities were held at the terrace bar nine floors above Times Square at the Edition Hotel, and anyone sneaking in an illicit cigarette out on the balcony gets treated to a giant Wicked billboard flashing in LEDs.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The site sells everything from seasonal fashion and backyard bar setups to quality cleaning gadgets — and now, even an outdoor kitchen.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Some Hudson Valley towns are built around hiking trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes; others around historic inns, excellent restaurants, and the creative communities that continue to shape the region’s heart and soul.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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