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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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To relax, people can hit one of the city's many pubs or sip on afternoon tea.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Its use extends far beyond bars and pubs.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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The forthcoming Waldorf Astoria will be part of Deer Valley East Village’s slate of eight hotels, including the now-open Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, a Four Seasons (to debut in 2028) and a Canopy by Hilton (which will open this summer).—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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By the early 20th century, Japanese immigrants opened restaurants, beauty salons, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses in lower downtown Denver.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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From old rail towns to historic saloons, Wyoming’s past is never far from the surface.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Whiskey Row celebrates Prescott's Old West history, with saloons once occupied by outlaws and bandits.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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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
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Dining options will encompass numerous restaurants and bars, including the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a lobby lounge tradition that has anchored Waldorf Astoria properties since the original New York hotel.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Physical coins and bars give you direct ownership, while ETFs provide exposure without storage concerns.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many venues are ripping out general seating to build premium spaces, such as the Miami Dolphins’ 72 Club or in-stadium nightclubs.—
Ben Kruger,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2026
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Taverns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taverns. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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