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as in pubs
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 hotels
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 taverns
The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
But 18th-century taverns aren’t the only places where vintage candle fixtures are reappearing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
There’s a bakery, a couple of restaurants and taverns, and a number of churches.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
There have been several mass shootings at bars — sometimes called shebeens or taverns in South Africa — in recent years, including one that left eight people dead in the southeast city of Durban just a few months ago.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The bill would have allowed taverns to sell cigars and pipe tobacco, which could then be smoked on the bar's premises.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The menu reflects Huang’s experience growing up and cooking in Florida, combined with the Australian taverns that co-owners Ronnie Flynn and Dylan Hale frequented during childhood.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Sorry George Washington and Alexander Hamilton fans, but there’s a lot more going on in the taverns where much of it happens than those infectious Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes tell you.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
But 18th-century taverns aren’t the only places where vintage candle fixtures are reappearing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
There’s a bakery, a couple of restaurants and taverns, and a number of churches.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
There have been several mass shootings at bars — sometimes called shebeens or taverns in South Africa — in recent years, including one that left eight people dead in the southeast city of Durban just a few months ago.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The bill would have allowed taverns to sell cigars and pipe tobacco, which could then be smoked on the bar's premises.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The menu reflects Huang’s experience growing up and cooking in Florida, combined with the Australian taverns that co-owners Ronnie Flynn and Dylan Hale frequented during childhood.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Sorry George Washington and Alexander Hamilton fans, but there’s a lot more going on in the taverns where much of it happens than those infectious Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes tell you.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taverns
Noun
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British pubs can be intimidating for visitors.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Folks show up in full lederhosen, while polka and oompa tunes waft out of the town’s pubs and wineries.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During session, lawmakers use the per-diem stipends to pay for things like hotels or apartments in Des Moines, as well as gas when traveling to and from the Capitol.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 1898, Garnet had around 1,000 residents, as well as two barber shops, a candy store, and 13 saloons.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Main Street, running from the riverfront to Seventh Street, was lined with restaurants, saloons, offices, and shops.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Braddy was sentenced to 30 years behind bars but was released from prison in 1997 — a year before Quatisha’s killing — after serving only 13 years.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Vaudeville gave way to Vegas and nightclubs, which gave way to television.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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His legacy is alive and well in the nightclubs of Recife, the capital city, where couples dance to forró’s distinctive ringing of triangles and humming zabumba drum until the early hours.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Taverns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taverns. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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