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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
Stein said the organization wants to turn the tavern into a community gathering space while supporting budding restaurateurs who Alchemist CDC works with as part of its Alchemist Kitchen Incubator Program.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
Pamphlet was an enslaved tavern worker who followed his calling to preach, sermonizing equality, despite the laws that prohibited large gatherings of African Americans out of fear of slave uprisings.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2025
Albemarle Country boasted three Founding Fathers and all of them—Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe—were said to have frequented a Court Square tavern on market days.
—Deborah Baker
june 3, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
Pamphlet was an enslaved tavern worker who followed his calling to preach, sermonizing equality, despite the laws that prohibited large gatherings of African Americans out of fear of slave uprisings.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.
—Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 18 June 2025
Albemarle Country boasted three Founding Fathers and all of them—Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe—were said to have frequented a Court Square tavern on market days.
—Deborah Baker
june 3, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tavern
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At that time, the chain closed its Flint pub and listed eight Michigan locations on its website.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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It’s being discussed outside of the arts pages – on the radio, the telly, in pubs and on public transport – because a gifted young artist with diamond star quality is performing a half century old classic song from the balcony of a storied show palace.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
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Travel + Leisure announced its 2025 World’s Best Awards on Tuesday, marking the 30th year for the list that spans top destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise lines and more.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami will be demolished to make way for a new development featuring residential towers, a hotel, offices, a theater and restaurants.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, is slated to close its doors Aug. 3.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Once operating as a saloon in its original state, the historic building was most recently home to Pints & Union — now located on Bardstown Road.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The jet barely reached 625 feet in altitude before descending rapidly and crashing into a hostel for medical students.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Everyone else on board died, and authorities say casualties will likely also include people who were inside a medical college hostel that the plane struck.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Even local coworking spaces or cafes can boost creativity and satisfaction.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Another welcome feature: a private parking lot behind the inn.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Take a break from the town’s many festivities and events and stay at one of Berlin’s historic inns.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The memo has caused a rift between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base, who have long promoted conspiracy theories tied to Epstein and his 2019 death behind bars.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The charge carries a statutory maximum of 10 years behind bars.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The New York artist was thrown out of a Florida nightclub and detained this weekend after an altercation.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 July 2025
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“Tavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tavern. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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