Synonyms for alehouse

Grammar : Noun

Spell : eyl-hous

Phonetic Transcription : ˈeɪlˌhaʊs

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Définition of alehouse

Origin : also ale-house, Old English eala-huse; see ale + house (n.). An alehouse "is distinguished from a tavern, where they sell wine" [Johnson].

As in saloon : noun business establishment that primarily serves liquor
As in bar : noun establishment serving alcohol
As in tavern : noun business establishment for serving drink, food
As in barroom : noun tavern
As in gin mill : noun barroom

Example sentences :

To fiddle to a few villagers, and dash colour on an alehouse shutter!
Extract from : « Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida » by Ouida

Nothing can be better imagined than the group in the alehouse.
Extract from : « The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings » by John Trusler

We had left the alehouse, where we first met, and hired a room to hold our club in.
Extract from : « Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin » by Benjamin Franklin

They had an alehouse boy always in attendance upon the workmen.
Extract from : « The Printer Boy. » by William M. Thayer

The alehouse forms no inconsiderable part of the labourer's life.
Extract from : « The Toilers of the Field » by Richard Jefferies

In the midst of these extravagant flights of fancy, he perceived an alehouse.
Extract from : « The Looking-Glass for the Mind » by M. Berquin

As soon as they arrived at the village, Spikeman went into the alehouse.
Extract from : « The Poacher » by Frederick Marryat

He was apt at these alehouse ditties—many of them his own invention.
Extract from : « Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2) » by John Roby

He takes a glass at every alehouse; for thirst, when it is dry, and for warmth when it is wet.
Extract from : « Coaches and Coaching » by Leigh Hunt

I have been up this two hours, and have not visited one alehouse yet.
Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 (of 15) » by Robert Dodsley

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