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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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Recent Examples of taverns
This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
But 18th-century taverns aren’t the only places where vintage candle fixtures are reappearing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
There’s a bakery, a couple of restaurants and taverns, and a number of churches.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
There have been several mass shootings at bars — sometimes called shebeens or taverns in South Africa — in recent years, including one that left eight people dead in the southeast city of Durban just a few months ago.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The bill would have allowed taverns to sell cigars and pipe tobacco, which could then be smoked on the bar's premises.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.
—Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
But 18th-century taverns aren’t the only places where vintage candle fixtures are reappearing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
There’s a bakery, a couple of restaurants and taverns, and a number of churches.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
There have been several mass shootings at bars — sometimes called shebeens or taverns in South Africa — in recent years, including one that left eight people dead in the southeast city of Durban just a few months ago.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The bill would have allowed taverns to sell cigars and pipe tobacco, which could then be smoked on the bar's premises.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taverns
Noun
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To relax, people can hit one of the city's many pubs or sip on afternoon tea.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Its use extends far beyond bars and pubs.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The forthcoming Waldorf Astoria will be part of Deer Valley East Village’s slate of eight hotels, including the now-open Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, a Four Seasons (to debut in 2028) and a Canopy by Hilton (which will open this summer).—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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By the early 20th century, Japanese immigrants opened restaurants, beauty salons, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses in lower downtown Denver.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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From old rail towns to historic saloons, Wyoming’s past is never far from the surface.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Whiskey Row celebrates Prescott's Old West history, with saloons once occupied by outlaws and bandits.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Dining options will encompass numerous restaurants and bars, including the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a lobby lounge tradition that has anchored Waldorf Astoria properties since the original New York hotel.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Physical coins and bars give you direct ownership, while ETFs provide exposure without storage concerns.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The 23-story apartment complex is perched at a key gateway to downtown in the city’s SoFA district, a hub of restaurants, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, shops, arts and culture sites, and live entertainment venues.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The brothers met victims at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, and recruited others for trips to ritzy locales, paying for their flights and lodging at high-end hotels or luxe vacation rentals before drugging and raping them, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Taverns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taverns. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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