alehouse
Americannoun
plural
alehousesnoun
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archaic a place where ale was sold; tavern
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informal another name for pub
Etymology
Origin of alehouse
Example Sentences
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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 • Mar. 29, 2022
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
The same way you avoid meeting the eye of an old lover at a formal dinner, or that of an old enemy sitting across the room in a crowded alehouse late at night.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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