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alehouse

American  
[eyl-hous] / ˈeɪlˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

alehouses

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

alehouse British  
/ ˈeɪlˌhaʊs /

noun

  1. archaic a place where ale was sold; tavern

  2. informal another name for pub

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Etymology

Origin of alehouse

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

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2021

We visit a medieval English alehouse and discover that our image is largely culled from romantic novels and cheesy Robin Hood films.

From New York Times • May 30, 2018

“I gave my word I would find you and protect you,” Brienne says to Sansa when they meet by happenstance at an alehouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2015

But Observer food critic Jay Rayner believes they have stayed true to the traditional customs of the alehouse.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2012

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

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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