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free house

American

noun

British.

a tavern that, having no affiliation or contract with a particular brewery, serves several brands of beer, ale, etc.

free house British

noun

a public house not bound to sell only one brewer's products

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Etymology

Origin of free house

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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They say being a free house pub has been helpful, as they are in control of what they do.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

After all, she also got some lovely free house renovations out of the whole deal.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

He lives above the free house with his wife and four kids and is happy.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2023

Last year, the company sent in representatives offering residents food assistance and free house painting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2023

One night his bitter thoughts found expression: "I might as well open a free house for the keeping of man and beast."

From He Fell in Love with His Wife by Roe, Edward Payson

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