Grogshop

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɔɡˌʃɑp/

Definitions of grogshop

noun a slang term for a bar or tavern where alcoholic beverages are sold

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the grogshop to buy some beer.

A2 The grogshop was crowded with people buying drinks for the party.

B1 The grogshop on the corner sells a variety of alcoholic beverages.

B2 The grogshop owner decided to expand the business to include a small bar area.

C1 The historic grogshop has been a local landmark for over a century.

C2 The upscale grogshop caters to a sophisticated clientele with its rare and expensive liquors.

Examples of grogshop in a Sentence

formal The local government decided to shut down the grogshop due to multiple violations of alcohol regulations.

informal Let's swing by the grogshop and pick up some beers for the party tonight.

slang I heard there's a new grogshop opening up downtown, we should check it out.

figurative His mind felt like a chaotic grogshop after a long day of stressful meetings.

Grammatical Forms of grogshop

• past tense: grogshopped
• plural: grogshops
• comparative: more grogshop
• superlative: most grogshop
• present tense: grogshops
• future tense: will grogshop
• perfect tense: have grogshopped
• continuous tense: is grogshopping
• singular: grogshop
• positive degree: grogshop
• infinitive: to grogshop
• gerund: grogshopping
• participle: grogshopped

Origin and Evolution of grogshop

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'grogshop' originated in the 18th century in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a tavern or drinking establishment that served grog, a type of alcoholic beverage made with rum and water. Over time, the term has evolved to generally refer to any informal or seedy drinking establishment.