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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

Among the relative newcomers for drinks stand Blaylock’s Whiskey Bar, with its tall library of spirits just a ladder away, and Galactix, a taphouse/arcade with vintage games in a futuristic Star Wars setting.

From Washington Post

Starting and ending at Two Beers Brewing Co., with stops at Georgetown’s finest taphouses along the way, this walk is a refreshing change of pace for those who typically avoid Seattle’s industrial neighborhoods.

From Seattle Times

After the class was over, everyone received a complimentary drink ticket to use in the brewery's attached taphouse to help recover any lost calories.

From Fox News

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