tavern
/ˈtævən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: taverns
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A restaurant or bar.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A building containing a bar licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, and offering sleeping accommodations for travelers.
NounRegister: dated
Examples
I maruell I heare no nevves of Dromio, either hee ſlackes the matter, or betrayes his maiſter, I dare not motion anie thing to Stellio, till I knovve vvhat my boy hath don; Ile hunt him out, if the loiterſacke be gone ſpringing into a tauerne, Ile fetch him reeling out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tavern” mean?
A restaurant or bar.
Is “tavern” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.