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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 outcomes of challenges, like slicing orcs with axes or smooth-talking tavern maidens, are decided by dice.
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Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Last fall, on the second-floor stage of a cramped tavern called Neck of the Woods in San Francisco, Kat Moss was throwing elbows, shoving men twice her size into a packed circle pit and screaming into a microphone.
Moss, the frontwoman for the Bay Area hardcore band Scowl, held her own.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The lucky player bought her ticket at a tavern in Fort Washington, about a 30-mile drive south from Washington, D.C., lottery officials said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
For the last 10 years or so, Maus and his wife, Cindi, would watch the Tinley Park Irish parade at the top of a stoop at Teehan’s tavern.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Last fall, on the second-floor stage of a cramped tavern called Neck of the Woods in San Francisco, Kat Moss was throwing elbows, shoving men twice her size into a packed circle pit and screaming into a microphone.
Moss, the frontwoman for the Bay Area hardcore band Scowl, held her own.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The lucky player bought her ticket at a tavern in Fort Washington, about a 30-mile drive south from Washington, D.C., lottery officials said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
For the last 10 years or so, Maus and his wife, Cindi, would watch the Tinley Park Irish parade at the top of a stoop at Teehan’s tavern.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
Noun
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McHale’s, an Irish pub that once had locations in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, will reopen in Charlotte, but a timeline has not been shared.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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That’s a great sign for anyone who loves grabbing a post-work pint at any of the country’s world-famous pubs.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
26 Mar. 2025
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Question: Will the new hotel tax hike be enough to expand the convention center?—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The hotel food facility was cited by county inspectors for unsafe food and another major violation.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The saloon includes vertical headlamps, Kia’s Star Map lighting and 19-inch alloy wheels.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Add a soundtrack to your visit with local music at the Spur, the Cabin, or any saloon with tunes floating out the front door.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Dec. 2024
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Save on lodging Instead of staying at a hotel, consider a hostel.—
NerdWallet,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Singapore address led to a hostel building within the campus of the Management Development Institute of Singapore, but the company could not be located during a Reuters visit.—
AJ Vicens,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Starbucks is making a big bet on reestablishing its cafes as community coffeehouses to reverse a decline in foot traffic and sales.—
Kelly Tyko,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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Corgan’s Highland Park cafe Madame Zuzu’s tea shop will exclusively offer the LPs in an expansive 80-song box set featuring a 48-track Machina and an additional 32 bonus tracks of demos, outtakes, and live performances.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of Kyushu, Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans, the traditional Japanese inns.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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While guests may miss the inn’s delicious two-course breakfasts, there’s still plenty to enjoy, including local beer on tap, freshly baked cookies, and gift cards to one of four excellent breakfast spots just blocks away.—
Jenn Rice,
AFAR Media,
26 Mar. 2025
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About midway through, his character, searching for a trafficked young woman, poses as a drug dealer looking to score a connection with a local kingpin holding court in the backroom of a biker bar.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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He’s been frequently arrested by Iranian authorities, most recently in July 2022 after signing an appeal against police violence and spent several months behind bars.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The musical comedy is about a French gay couple who own a drag nightclub.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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In March 2023, the league suspended Morant for eight games after he was seen brandishing a gun on Instagram Live while at a nightclub in Colorado.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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