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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
The property, which features a ground floor tavern and bar with just seven stylish hotel rooms, teems with character and charm.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Because the tavern is in a historic district, any changes to the facade must be approved by the commission.
—John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
In modern life, as fewer people go to church — which in Germany might be followed by drinking at the tavern — these gatherings can take on even more significance.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
The killer was Stephen Simmons, a tavern keeper who had been convicted of murdering his wife during a drunken quarrel.
—Dan Austin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Because the tavern is in a historic district, any changes to the facade must be approved by the commission.
—John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
In modern life, as fewer people go to church — which in Germany might be followed by drinking at the tavern — these gatherings can take on even more significance.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
The killer was Stephen Simmons, a tavern keeper who had been convicted of murdering his wife during a drunken quarrel.
—Dan Austin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
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Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women's basketball's vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is the first restaurant project for Russell, who has owned the building for several years and grew up frequenting O’Connell’s, the Irish pub that was located at the address for decades till the mid-1980s.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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The decor combines modern styling with contemporary Thai influences and nods to Art Deco (common throughout the hotel).—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The ladies’ room in restaurants, bars, airports, train and bus stations, hotel lobbies, schools, and event venues remains one of the few spaces where men are strictly prohibited.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Jan. 2025
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After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2024
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Where to Stay Like most ski towns, Rossland has several accommodation options tucked around, from cheap hostels to bed-and-breakfasts to motels.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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According to the affidavit, a desk clerk at the hostel asked Mangione to lower his mask during his check-in process.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
19 Dec. 2024
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Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Mather had a small cafe prior to the pandemic, which has also been nixed.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Several other tenants are expected to open in the district this year, including Standard Beer + Food and the all-day cafe Good Graces.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Spilling across the old Tudor wool town of Lavenham, The Swan at Lavenham is a cozy boutique bolthole dating back to 1425—once serving as a coaching inn with stabling for 50 horses.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the trailer, group’s search brings them to what looks to be an inn run by Hill (Peter Stormare), an odd man who warns them that wandering farther up the road will only bring trouble into their lives.—
Charles Pulliam-Moore,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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Take, for example, the top-deck helipad, which, outside of a landing pad, functions as an open-air socializing hub with a sun lounge, alfresco yoga studio, statement bar and Jacuzzi.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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But Pedroia was more than merely a motivational speaker, trying to cajole his friends to raise the Fenway bar every day of every season.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Culinary spaces will have a bohemian style and will include a gastronomic restaurant, cafe and speakeasy bar and nightclub, as well as a rooftop pool and bar with spectacular views of the city.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Products using names such as Black Horse and Bio Max, packaged as shots or sticks, are then sold illegally in venues such as nightclubs, promising health benefits, said officials.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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