taverns

noun

Definition of tavernsnext
plural of tavern
1
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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  1. pubs
  2. hotels
  3. cafes
Noun
  • Here are 20 of Boston's most significant literary sites, including pubs, hotels, and restaurants that were once the haunts of important literary figures.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Basel is home to more than 30 museums and boasts thriving nightlife thanks to its pubs, live music clubs, and bars along Klein-Basel.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pubs
Noun
  • Hotel Properties—which owns hotels including the Four Seasons in Singapore as well as office buildings and shopping malls—requested a share-trading suspension on Friday before the charges against Ong were read in court.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Here are some sustainable practices for hotels to minimize food waste.
    Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of hotels
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  • Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Elsewhere in the Bazaar, past the produce and other culinary stalls are cafes for meals and the thick, grainy Turkish coffee but the coffee isn’t just for drinking.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of cafes
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