as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
according to the state's dramshop laws, anyone who serves alcohol automatically incurs certain liabilities
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Recent Examples of dramshop
From Boston and Salem to Amherst and Portland, Maine, whether the theme is 1920s flapper or 1990s Gothic, hidden dramshops have proliferated over the last several years, as cocktail culture chases the allure of secrecy.
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James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramshop
Noun
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Our Main Street contained gathering places, often Main Street taverns, where stories were told and some interesting memories made. LOCAL CONTENTIn its Heyday the Herald could run to 28 pages.—
Bob Roepke,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Once a boarding house, a tavern, and a grocery store, this eatery pays homage to its storied past with a diverse menu that combines contemporary flavors with 19th-century influences.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rooney, for example, first turned out for a kids' team run by The Western Approaches, a pub where his father was a regular customer.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter Goes Bombshell in Platinum Pin-Up Curls, Lace and Diamonds for Vogue Cover Shoot Her family, including parents David and Elizabeth, sisters Sarah and Shannon as well as half-sister Cayla, would often dine out at a local Irish pub called the Limeport Inn.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The false front of a saloon still stood, with an alder tree growing through its warped timbers.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Big Charlie’s has become so well known for being a Chiefs bar in Philly that NFL Films did a feature on the saloon after KC won Super Bowl LIV.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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Coffee with breakfast 📸 Buna Kurs in Jackson Ward is an Ethiopian cafe that serves breakfast all day.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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The cafe was given a yellow placard for improperly storing milk and accumulation on a food contact surface.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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West, now legally known as Ye, spent much of Thursday night into Saturday morning rambling and rampaging on X, at one point declaring his respect for both Adolf Hitler and 55-year-old Combs, the latter of whom is currently behind bars in New York City.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Dramshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramshop. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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