alehouse

[ eyl-hous ]

noun

, plural ale·hous·es [eyl, -hou-ziz].

1. a tavern where ale or beer is sold; bar; pub.

alehouse

/ ˈeɪlˌhaʊs /

noun

1. archaic.
   a place where ale was sold; tavern
2. informal.
   another name for pub

Word History and Origins

Origin of alehouse¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English. See ale, house

Example Sentences

Reputed to be the oldest alehouse in England, the St Albans venue had survived wars, plagues and economic crises, but closed in February after the licensee's company went into administration.

From BBC

Friends and family members gathered Saturday at a Federal Way alehouse to celebrate what would have been Katya’s 40th birthday.

From Seattle Times

Independent Brewers United, which owns the alehouse, will pay some workers as much as $9,800.

From Seattle Times

He chose an alehouse next door to one of the Commensal Public Kemmerhouses.

From Literature

SAT-SUN Joust and battle performances, sword fighting demonstrations, entertainment, Artisan Marketplace, kids’ activities, food vendors, alehouses, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bar
• hotel
• inn
• lodge
• lounge
• pub
• saloon
• watering hole