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
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
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