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taphouse

American  
[tap-hous] / ˈtæpˌhaʊs /

noun

British.

plural

taphouses

  1. an inn or tavern where liquor for sale is kept on tap.

taphouse British  
/ ˈtæpˌhaʊs /

noun

  1. rare an inn or bar

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Etymology

Origin of taphouse

First recorded in 1490–1500; tap 2 + house

Example Sentences

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On a recent weeknight, some of the doctors gathered at a taphouse for drinks and dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

The current taphouse, located on Rogers Street in what was an appliance store, was a $1 million investment in 2008 that allowed Cape Ann Brewing to expand its brewing and pub.

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2018

No taphouse, farm cottage, hall or castle 'but hailed him as Ireland's dar ling and had bed, board and homage for him at any hour.

From Time Magazine Archive

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