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dramshop

noun

ˈdram-ˌshäp

Definition of dramshop

as in tavern

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises according to the state's dramshop laws, anyone who serves alcohol automatically incurs certain liabilities

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Some chefs argue there’s a time and place for it, as in more casual settings like breakfast joints or taverns.

— Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Known for his connections to Richard’s Bar, the old-school tavern where the city’s smoking ordinances never seem to be enforced, Dominic has reputed Outfit ties that go back many years.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tavern

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With a rich history dating back to 1858, the pier has recently undergone a serious renovation and now features two on-site pubs, food stalls, various rides and one of the country’s few surviving pier theatres.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
That annual challenge was conceived after an argument in a pub over whether a man or a horse would win such a face-off over the unforgiving Welsh terrain.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pub

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Kimberly Schlarman, local history supervisor for the Glenview Public Library and a member of the Glenview History Center Board of Directors, said the Glen View House was a saloon by the 1890s, with lodgings on the second floor.

— Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
In an interview with the Idaho Statesman regarding the sale, Fitzpatrick alluded to forces beyond his control forcing his hand in listing the saloon.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of saloon

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