beer hall

American  

noun

1. a bar, cabaret, or the like, chiefly serving beer and usually offering music, dancing, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of beer hall

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

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beer hall

This comparison feels obvious: One is a beer hall and the others are pricey, members-only clubs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023

Back then, Hitler’s audience couldn’t have known that his speech in a Munich beer hall would prove to be a step toward World War II. Had they guessed, would they have turned back?

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2023

Ms. Mendoza, who was completing an architecture fellowship, flew from South Africa to the city, where she met Mr. Aguilera at a beer hall while on a 14-hour layover before flying to Brazil.

From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2022

Franklin Hall began asking customers for proof of vaccination back in August, Bayne said, because staff at the Florida Avenue NW beer hall expressed concern about catching the virus.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2022

At the word Matsika, the beer hall emptied out.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer