tavern

noun
UK: /ˈtævərn/
US: /ˈtævərn/

  1. A place that sells alcohol and sometimes food, a type of bar or pub.

    1. We met at the tavern after work for a beer.
    2. The old tavern, known for its lively music, was a popular spot among locals.

Synonyms

pub bar inn alehouse
tavern verb

  1. To spend time in taverns, often drinking alcohol.

    1. He likes to tavern with his friends on weekends.
    2. After a hard day's work, the sailors would tavern in the port's numerous establishments.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "tavern": "We met at the tavern after work for a beer.". More examples on the page.