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noun
A business where alcoholic beverages and often food are served: a bar, a public house, a saloon, a tavern.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: public house, pub, saloon, gin mill, taphouse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tavern, tap house
Narrower terms: alehouse, free house
History
From pot + house.
