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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
The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.
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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
The menu reflects Huang’s experience growing up and cooking in Florida, combined with the Australian taverns that co-owners Ronnie Flynn and Dylan Hale frequented during childhood.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Sorry George Washington and Alexander Hamilton fans, but there’s a lot more going on in the taverns where much of it happens than those infectious Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes tell you.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taverns
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Meanwhile, local shopkeepers sell everything from home décor to fine art, and restaurants range from cheery cafes to moody pubs.—
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
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During session, lawmakers use the per-diem stipends to pay for things like hotels or apartments in Des Moines, as well as gas when traveling to and from the Capitol.—
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The city has a lively and eclectic bar scene, replete with old-time saloons and classic watering holes, and welcomes anglers, adventure seekers, and artists alike.—
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On a single day in 1900, a former schoolteacher destroyed three saloons using bricks, rocks, and a billiard ball—all to advance the cause of temperance.—
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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.—
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The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.—
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The second, on the ground floor, is Chimera, which will operate as a lunch-and-dinner restaurant with an under-wraps food concept and three distinct bars, each centered on a specific drink.—
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In the wake of Maduro’s capture — with repression continuing, prisoners still behind bars and Venezuela’s future being negotiated around oil and power — Ramírez sees the film as both testimony and warning.—
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Many venues are ripping out general seating to build premium spaces, such as the Miami Dolphins’ 72 Club or in-stadium nightclubs.—
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
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“Taverns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taverns. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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