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Definition of alehouse

alehouse

/ˈeɪl.haʊs/
ale · house
Plural:alehouses
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• noun

1

A tavern, pub, or public establishment where ale and beer are sold and served to be drunk on the premises.

Example

"After a long day of harvesting, the villagers gathered at the local alehouse to share news and drink warm cider."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English ealuhūs, a compound of ealu ('ale') and hūs ('house'). Historically, English law distinguished an alehouse, which served beer and ale to local residents, from a tavern (which sold wine) and an inn (which provided lodging for travelers).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alehouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alehouse
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