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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
Decades later a Memphis tavern owner and a former FBI agent both also claimed a figure named Raoul was behind the killing.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Officials said the tavern was likely targeted because of its proximity to Wall Street and because of its colonial past which dates back to the days of George Washington.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Officials said the tavern was likely targeted because of its proximity to Wall Street and because of its colonial past which dates back to the days of George Washington.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
Noun
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Sara met Garrett in March 2019 on St. Patrick’s Day at a Fort Worth pub.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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End your day by eating at The Brickhouse Run, a delightful British-American hybrid pub or revel in a relaxing meal with excellent service at Shirley’s Restaurant and Bar located inside Hotel Petersburg.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Fire victims have turned on State Farm The night of the devastating Eaton fire, Jared Franz was in a cramped hotel room with his family hoping his Altadena home would still be standing when the sun rose.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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On a sticky hot morning in July, Ed Pierson steps into the lobby of a hotel in Washington, DC, completely unwilling to obey the plane-crash life cycle.—
Lauren Smiley,
WIRED,
11 Mar. 2025
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The whole place is giving Old West saloon, which is only fitting in a national park-bordering town known for campy, retro-chic neon signage, and diners.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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The style of the ’60s S-Type sports saloon—bold and feline when introduced—just looked frumpy on the new model of the same name that was launched in 1999 and intended to take on BMW’s world-beating 5-Series.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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The next day, there was an image released of a young person caught on a hostel’s security camera with a hood over their head, flashing a big smile at someone beyond the photo’s frame.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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The pod-style rooms offer just enough space for a bed, providing a bit more privacy and comfort than a hostel.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jurors heard testimony about how the mob ran its underground gambling rooms out of nondescript spots, like an office building, a cafe and gelato shop.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Here, food and drink are inseparable from identity - distillers age their spirits in ancient cellars, while family-run inns serve rustic dishes that have remained unchanged for generations.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Where to watch:Peacock ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Weddings are double-booked at the same island inn venue for a devoted girl dad (Will Ferrell) marrying off his daughter (Geraldine Viswanathan) and a reality TV producer (Reese Witherspoon) planning a big day for her little sister (Meredith Hagner).—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Plans called for a 32-seat bar, two mezzanine spaces overlooking the lower level.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the night wears on, locals gravitate toward the live tunes coming from grunge bar Will’s Pub.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Valentino’s show took place in a bathroom — specifically, the replicated stalls, sinks and tiles typical of a nightclub, as designer Alessandro Michele sought to blur the lines between public and private.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Fair enough: pop culture gets very excited when the children of celebrities step into their parents’ shoes–but there will always be an unknown, sipping in the corner of a nightclub, destined for their own shot at fame.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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