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Definition of beerhouse

beerhouse

/ˈbɪə.haʊs/
beer · house
Plural:beerhouses
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• noun

1

British A tavern or public house licensed to sell beer and ale, especially (historically) one not licensed to sell spirits or wine.

Example

"Laborers from the nearby textile mill often gathered at the corner beerhouse at the end of their shift."

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• Nearby Words

beerfest
beergut
beerhall
beerhouse
beermat
beery
beesting

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from Old English 'beorhus', formed as a compound of 'beor' (beer) and 'hus' (house). In 19th-century Britain, the term gained specific legal significance under the Beerhouse Act 1830, which permitted establishments to brew and sell beer without requiring a full spirits license.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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