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- [tav-ern]
- /ˈtæv ərn/
- /ˈtæv.ən/
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- [tav-ern]
- /ˈtæv ərn/
Definitions of tavern word
- noun tavern a place where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises. 1
- noun tavern a public house for travelers and others; inn. 1
- countable noun tavern A tavern is a bar or pub. 0
- noun tavern a place licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic drink 0
- noun tavern a place where liquors, beer, etc. are sold to be drunk on the premises; saloon; bar 0
- noun tavern an inn 0
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Origin of tavern
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English taverne < Old French < Latin taberna hut, inn, wine shop
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Parts of speech for Tavern
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tavern popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tavern
noun tavern
- alehouse — An alehouse is a pub.
- auberge — an inn or tavern
- beer garden — a garden attached to a pub, where people can sit and drink beer
- bistro — A bistro is a small, informal restaurant or a bar where food is served.
Top questions with tavern
- what is a tavern?
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