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Synonyms for rathskeller

Grammar : Noun
Spell : raht-skel-er, rat-, rath-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɑtˌskɛl ər, ˈræt-, ˈræθ-

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Définition of rathskeller

Origin :
  • 1900, from German ratskeller, earlier rathskeller, "a cellar in a German town hall in which beer is sold," from rat "council" (see rede (n.)) + keller "cellar" (see cellar (n.)). The German -h- inserted to avoid association with the word for "rat."
  • As in bar : noun establishment serving alcohol
  • As in beer parlor : noun bar selling beer and other alcoholic drinks
  • As in taproom : noun barroom
Example sentences :
  • He had disliked the young man "Tacks" when he met him in the Rathskeller.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "We'll get a bite to eat down in the Rathskeller," he suggested gaily.
  • Extract from : « Stubble » by George Looms
  • Mr. Scanlon was willing, and so they made their way from the rathskeller into the sunlight.
  • Extract from : « Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist » by John T. McIntyre
  • It was in the rathskeller that Highsmith made the hit of his histrionic career.
  • Extract from : « The Voice of the City » by O. Henry
  • The Rathskeller is well-conducted, and was built by the municipal authorities.
  • Extract from : « The Gourmet's Guide to Europe » by Algernon Bastard
  • The wine-house, the Rathskeller, is one of the sights of the place.
  • Extract from : « The Gourmet's Guide to Europe » by Algernon Bastard
  • Uncle Buzz's message in the Rathskeller the night before had been cryptic to the others but plain enough to Joe.
  • Extract from : « Stubble » by George Looms
  • His glance swept the range of vision and settled upon a rathskeller sign.
  • Extract from : « Average Jones » by Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • A motor, with a liveried chauffeur whom he remembered having seen before, was standing in front of the Rathskeller.
  • Extract from : « The Inside of the Cup, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • Say, they roared it out like so many young college hicks riotin' around the campus after a session at a rathskeller.
  • Extract from : « The House of Torchy » by Sewell Ford

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