taverna

noun

ta·​ver·​na tä-ˈver-nə How to pronounce taverna (audio)
: a café in Greece

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Meander along scenic coastal paths, pop into a taverna by the sea, and rent your very own boat to wind along the atmospheric coastline. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025 Indulge in Greek meals at local tavernas When in Greece, eat like the locals. Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2025 Another mid-day favorite is Olives, an authentic Greek taverna owned by Nick and Gayle Mourgides. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 June 2025 Where to eat and drink in Athens Monument’s location provides a gateway to the tavernas, restaurants and bars that line the winding streets of Athens. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for taverna

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek taberna, probably from Late Greek, drinking establishment, from Latin, hut, shop

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taverna was in 1914

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“Taverna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taverna. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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