taphouse

[ tap-hous ]

noun

, British.

, plural tap·hous·es [tap, -hou-ziz].

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

taphouse

/ ˈtæpˌhaʊs /

noun

1. rare.
   an inn or bar

Word History and Origins

Origin of taphouse¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; tap ² + house

Example Sentences

It is to Mr. Taphouse that I owe my introduction to the pipe and tabor which form the subject of a paper in this volume.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Taphouse remembered very well the days when the pipe and drum were heard all round Oxford at fairs and village festivals.

From Project Gutenberg

For mine own part, I never come into any room in a taphouse, but I am drawn in.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bar
• hotel
• inn
• lodge
• lounge
• pub
• saloon
• watering hole