rathskeller

raths·kel·ler

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [raht-skel-er, rat-, rath-]
- /ˈrɑtˌskɛl ər, ˈræt-, ˈræθ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [raht-skel-er, rat-, rath-]
- /ˈrɑtˌskɛl ər, ˈræt-, ˈræθ-/

Definitions of rathskeller word

noun rathskeller (in Germany) the cellar of a town hall, often used as a beer hall or restaurant. 1
noun rathskeller a restaurant patterned on the German rathskeller, usually located below street level. 1
noun rathskeller a restaurant, usually below the street level, where beer is served 0

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Origin of rathskeller

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < German, equivalent to Rath (extracted from Rathaus town hall) + -s 's1 + Keller cellar

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Parts of speech for Rathskeller

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rathskeller popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for rathskeller

noun rathskeller

alehouse — An alehouse is a pub.
beer garden — a garden attached to a pub, where people can sit and drink beer
drinkery — barroom; tavern.
bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.

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