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- [eyl-hous]
- /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/
- /ˈeɪlhaʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [eyl-hous]
- /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/
Definitions of alehouse word
- countable noun alehouse An alehouse is a pub. 3
- noun alehouse a place where ale was sold; tavern 3
- noun alehouse a place where ale is sold and served; saloon; tavern 3
- noun plural alehouse a tavern where ale or beer is sold; bar; pub. 1
- noun alehouse A tavern. 1
- noun alehouse A business, such as an inn or tavern, where ale is sold. 0
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Origin of alehouse
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, Old English. See ale, house
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Parts of speech for Alehouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alehouse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
alehouse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alehouse
noun alehouse
- bistro — A bistro is a small, informal restaurant or a bar where food is served.
- tavern — a place where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises.
- pub — a bar or tavern.
- lounge — to pass time idly and indolently.
- inn — a river in central Europe, flowing from S Switzerland through Austria and Germany into the Danube. 320 miles (515 km) long.
Antonyms for alehouse
noun alehouse
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
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