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drinkery

[ dring-kuh-ree ]
/ ˈdrɪŋ kə ri /
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noun, plural drink·er·ies.
barroom; tavern.
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Origin of drinkery

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; drink + -ery

Words nearby drinkery

drinkable, drink-driver, drink-driving, drinker, drinker moth, drinkery, drinking, drinking fountain, drinking song, drinking-up time, drinking water
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Words related to drinkery

bistro, inn, lounge, pub, saloon, tavern, bar, lobby, parlor, barroom, hangout, nightclub, speakeasy, watering hole, hotel, lodge, alehouse, canteen, rathskeller, tap
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