Word
tavern
Phoneticstav·ern, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtævɝn/
UK/tˈævən/
Definitions
01a bar or pub
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a place where you can buy alcoholic drinks and sometimes meals.
n. an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises, often serving food in a rustic or traditional setting.
“We stopped at a small tavern by the road for a drink and some lunch.”
“The village tavern served as the primary social hub for the local community, offering a warm atmosphere and locally brewed ales.”
02historical inn
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Archaic
n. an old-fashioned building where travellers could drink and stay for the night.
n. a historical establishment providing both alcoholic refreshment and overnight accommodation for travellers.
“The old tavern had small rooms upstairs for people travelling by horse.”
“In the eighteenth century, the tavern was an essential stop for the mail coach, providing weary passengers with a hot meal and a bed.”
Usage
In modern English, 'inn' or 'hotel' is preferred for places that provide lodging.
Synonyms
Etymology
From Middle English taverne, from Old French taverne (“wine shop”), from Latin taberna (“inn”). Doublet of taberna and taverna.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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