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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 regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025
What local tavern did Babe Ruth go to for a hot dog and beer between games of Sox-Yankees doubleheaders at Comiskey Park?
10.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
This is a tavern scene turned into a religious scene.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The plaintiff was badly injured and sued the driver/manager and the tavern.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025
What local tavern did Babe Ruth go to for a hot dog and beer between games of Sox-Yankees doubleheaders at Comiskey Park?
10.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
This is a tavern scene turned into a religious scene.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The plaintiff was badly injured and sued the driver/manager and the tavern.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tavern
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
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Other ketamine clinics nearby include Zen Integrative Care, where people can get infusions a few floors above an Irish pub (not so serene, maybe), and Ketamine Infusion + Holistic, which is located in the same building as at least three dental offices and a dermatologist.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
2 June 2025
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Turkey Red is a casual eatery with sustainable Mediterranean menu and baked goods, while Palmer Alehouse is a popular neighborhood family-friendly pub offering a wide selection of local craft beers.—
Brandon Withrow,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The hotel’s crowning jewel is its restaurant, Le Gabriel, which has the distinction of earning three Michelin stars.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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The hotel’s private beach, accessible only by elevator cut through solid rock, epitomizes the exclusive yet authentic Italian experience that has drawn discerning travellers for generations.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Red Onion Saloon Dining at this historic saloon is like stepping back in time to the gold rush era, when bustling dance halls, saloons, and brothels were popular in Skagway.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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But the song itself (written by Meola, Melissa Fuller, and Ben West) is a genuine slow-burn saloon heartbreaker.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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The sleeper service from Hamburg in northern Germany would, therefore, be a hostel on wheels.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Fred remained behind bars and was later transferred to a bail hostel while awaiting trial.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Mushroom coffee is pretty much everywhere by now—from the beverage aisle of the grocery store to your favorite healthy cafe.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Aside from a few food and coffee options on either side of Harris Ranch and a smattering in Bown Crossing, there are no restaurants, dining spots or cafes for neighbors to gather.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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After Devon makes a big scene, Kiki offers her a $10,000 payoff to leave the island and never return, and sends her away in the care of her chief of staff, Jose (Felix Solis), who drives Devon to a local inn to spend the night ahead of the morning ferry.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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When one California castle is not enough (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) Nowadays the Madonna Inn is a vast enterprise with restaurants, bakery, bar, stables next door and 110 guest rooms — each different, each with its own postcard in the inn’s three gift shops.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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In midtown Sacramento, bars filled with fans — many loyal to the Kings — watched Haliburton showcase his leadership and creativity on the court.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Greeks are famously late-night eaters and known to occupy every available space at bars, beaches and benches waiting for their city to cool down.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Officer Michael Miles — who also worked security at the nightclub and knew Armstrong — tried to talk him into putting the gun away for several minutes, Merriweather wrote.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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It's performed in the round at the intimate Circle in the Square Theatre, which has been transformed into a swank nightclub with two separate stages and table seating.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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