Tavern

Pronunciation: /ˈtævərn/

Definitions of tavern

noun a place where alcoholic beverages are served and consumed; a bar or pub

Example Sentences

A1 They went to a cozy tavern for dinner.

A2 The tavern had a rustic charm with wooden tables and dim lighting.

B1 In the small town, the tavern was the go-to spot for locals to socialize.

B2 The tavern offered a wide selection of craft beers and signature cocktails.

C1 The historic tavern, dating back to the 18th century, was now a popular tourist attraction.

C2 The tavern's menu featured gourmet dishes prepared by a renowned chef.

Examples of tavern in a Sentence

formal The group decided to meet at the local tavern for a business discussion.

informal Let's grab a drink at the tavern after work.

slang I heard the tavern down the street has the best brews in town.

figurative The tavern of gossip was buzzing with rumors and secrets.

Grammatical Forms of tavern

• past tense: taverned
• plural: taverns
• comparative: more tavern-like
• superlative: most tavern-like
• present tense: tavern
• future tense: will tavern
• perfect tense: have taverned
• continuous tense: is taverning
• singular: tavern
• positive degree: tavern
• infinitive: to tavern
• gerund: tavening
• participle: tavened

Origin and Evolution of tavern

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tavern' originated from the Latin word 'taberna' which means 'hut, cabin, tavern'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tavern' evolved to refer to a place where alcoholic beverages are served for consumption, often accompanied by food and entertainment.