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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
Jones recognizes that some gaming groups want to befriend these beasts instead of mounting one on the wall of the tavern as a trophy.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The massacre, considered one of Montenegro’s deadliest mass shootings, began at a tavern in the city of Cetinje in southern Montenegro, according to RTCG, the country’s national broadcast station.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Lower-level tavern with arched stones and a beamed ceiling.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Feigin said Moxy would be an investment of more than $70 million, adding to Milwaukee's property tax base while providing more patrons for nearby restaurants, taverns and other businesses.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The massacre, considered one of Montenegro’s deadliest mass shootings, began at a tavern in the city of Cetinje in southern Montenegro, according to RTCG, the country’s national broadcast station.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Lower-level tavern with arched stones and a beamed ceiling.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Feigin said Moxy would be an investment of more than $70 million, adding to Milwaukee's property tax base while providing more patrons for nearby restaurants, taverns and other businesses.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
Noun
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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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Plant walked into their hotel room with an unexpected guest.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Too often—with hotel villas especially—there is a brutal compromise to be made.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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This classic pillow is really nice for front-country camping, overnighters, and even use in hostels.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Life advice Photograph by Tsering Bista and Beck Harlan Traveling on a budget doesn't have to involve staying in hostels, eating cheap food or sleeping in train stations.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 Jan. 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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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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When a reservation mishap leads to Jim’s daughter, Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan), and Margot’s sister, Neve (Meredith Hagner), being double-booked to marry at the same small island inn over the same weekend, Jim and Margot channel their anxieties into what escalates into a nuptial war.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 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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Escape to Baja Beach takes place at New Orleans’ bar The Frat House and gives visitors the chance to meet the Mountain Dude.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Shakira storms off Miami nightclub stage after appearing to scold clubgoer for filming up her dress The title of the tour is taken from the singer's 12th studio album, released last year and the first since 2017's El Dorado.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Relaxing with other The White Lotus cast members in the upper rafters of Phuket’s Bangla Muay Thai Stadium, the 35-year-old former nightclub bouncer, soldier, and talent show contestant can hardly believe his luck.—
Charlie Campbell / Phuket,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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