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Definition of tavern

tavern

/ˈtæv.ɚn/
tav · ern
Plural:taverns
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• noun

1

An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits to be consumed on the premises, often also serving food.

Example

"The local neighborhood tavern has been serving draft beer and hot meals to residents for over a century."

2

(historical) A public house or wayside lodge that provided overnight lodging, stabling, food, and drink for travelers.

Example

"Exhausted from the long carriage ride, the passengers stopped at a roadside tavern to rest for the night."

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• Nearby Words

tautness
tautog
tavda
tavern
taverna
tawny
tax

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French 'taverne', which derives from Latin 'taberna', originally meaning a wooden hut, booth, or workshop before coming to denote a wine shop or public house.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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