taproom

[ tap-room, -roo m ]

/ ˈtæpˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

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noun

a barroom, especially in an inn or hotel; bar.

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Origin of taproom

First recorded in 1800–10; tap² + room

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Examples from the Web for taproom

“Thankee,” said Bumpkin; but he had hardly spoken when he was startled by the most uproarious cheers from p. 225the taproom.
The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit|Richard Harris
From the taproom came loud howls of derision from the associated village sports of Seguro.
The Ghost Breaker|Charles Goddard
A brief search showed that the place was empty, save for the dead in the taproom.
Won by the Sword|G.A. Henty
A confident voice was doing some high talking in the taproom.
The O'Ruddy|Stephen Crane

The girl had a little parlour to sit in, away from the noise of the taproom, and a clean bedchamber at the top of the house.
The Woman in White|Wilkie Collins

British Dictionary definitions for taproom

taproom

/ (ˈtæpˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) /

noun

a bar, as in a hotel or pub

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Word Origin and History for taproom

taproom

also tap-room, 1807, from tap (n.1) + room (n.).

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