alehouse

noun
UK: /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/
US: /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/

  1. A building, especially in the past, where ale and other alcoholic drinks were sold and drunk.

    1. The alehouse was a popular place to meet friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the 18th century, the alehouse served as a community gathering place. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pub tavern bar

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "alehouse" is /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/ in British English and /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alehouse": pub, tavern, bar.

Example usage of "alehouse": "The alehouse was a popular place to meet friends.". More examples on the page.