Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dring-kuh-ree]
- /ˈdrɪŋ kə ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dring-kuh-ree]
- /ˈdrɪŋ kə ri/
Definition of drinkery word
- noun plural drinkery barroom; tavern. 1
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Origin of drinkery
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; drink + -ery
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Parts of speech for Drinkery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drinkery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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drinkery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drinkery
noun drinkery
- 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 drinkery
noun drinkery
- 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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