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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
For that Hoosier to gamble over the internet from her home, office, or favorite tavern is not legally or practically different from wagering over the telephone.
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Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
His grandfather ran a barber shop and a tavern in the neighborhood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
His grandfather ran a barber shop and a tavern in the neighborhood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
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There’s also a large O’Malley’s pub, where things like fish & chips and cans of Guinness Stout go for a la carte prices.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Local pizzerias expect to do plenty of business on Super Bowl Sunday, but the same won’t necessarily be true for Elgin-area restaurants and pubs whose owners say pro football’s biggest game of the year doesn’t generate big bucks.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The proposal comes after a push to increase the hotel worker minimum wage to $30 over time and ahead of a June ballot that could potentially leave voters tax fatigued amid the city’s budget struggles.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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People used to come to my hotel and leave tombstones and pictures of dead babies.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Not unreasonable, except that decision got caught in the cross wires, and by the time Ben brings up the family-style platters to the saloon, there are no plates at the table.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other travel brands, like Generator Hotels and Zoku, feature hostel-style accommodations or bunk bed rooms for travelers that are willing to share a room.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Queensland authorities told reporters that the victim had spent the past six weeks working at a backpacker’s hostel with a friend who was also from Canada.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Those colleagues were jailed too, receiving sentences ranging from 6 years, 9 months to 10 years behind bars.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Given his age, the prison term still could keep him behind bars for the rest of his life.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cabins and country inns nearby provide the kind of comfort that suits the season well.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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The newest addition to the portfolio, the Farmhouse, is a 10-room inn overlooking Cayuga Lake in Central New York.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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