Definition of "tavern" []

• An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. (noun)
• An inn for travelers. (noun)

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• "John Crockett moved still westward to this Holston valley, where he reared a pretty large log house on this forest road; and opened what he called a tavern for the entertainment of teamsters and other emigrants."
• "The revamped tavern is now a visitors center for Central Park, where tourists can sign up for nature tours or visit a gift shop."
• "The tavern was a smoky den of laughter and curses, rank with the smell of soured dreams."