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drinkery

American  
[dring-kuh-ree] / ˈdrɪŋ kə ri /

noun

  • drinkeries
    plural
  1. barroom; tavern.


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Etymology

Origin of drinkery

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

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The architecture knocks one’s socks off, and the place runs rife with eateries, drinkeries, bookstores and shops for all your dreamcatcher and windsock needs.

From Seattle Times Jul. 22, 2023

The street was garish with display of drinkeries.

From Master of the Moondog by Stanley Mullen

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