Synonyms

drinkery

American

[dring-kuh-ree] / ˈdrɪŋ kə ri /

noun

PLURAL

drinkeries

barroom; tavern.

Etymology

Origin of drinkery

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

Example Sentences

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A recommendation from the bartender at Paya: Forgo the watered-down resort daiquiri and spend that money on a flight of Florida rums at Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Everyone makes theirs differently, but I'm seeing more and more places approaching the classic method," says Danilo Bozovic, managing partner of Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery and author of "Barkeep Book: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails."

From Salon

The duo took over the former Union Drinkery in 2019, and transformed the tiny patio and back parking lot, removing dead trees, razing what Sherwood describes as “an abandoned brick building” and adding trees, planters and a crunchy gravel surface with enough room to seat 230 customers.

From Washington Post

Lisa Monet Zarza, the co-owner of Alibi Drinkery in Minnesota, told "Fox & Friends" on Monday that she decided to open despite coronavirus restrictions in the state because "our staff needed money" and she couldn’t get through another three-month shutdown.

From Fox News

The Minnesota Department of Health on Saturday filed a lawsuit against the restaurant and bar in Lakeville after Alibi Drinkery opened on Dec. 16 in spite of the state’s coronavirus restrictions.

From Fox News

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