taverna

noun

ta·​ver·​na tä-ˈver-nə How to pronounce taverna (audio)
: a café in Greece

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Meander along scenic coastal paths, pop into a taverna by the sea, and rent your very own boat to wind along the atmospheric coastline. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025 In the capital Panjim, feni holds sway at old-world tavernas and modern cocktail bars alike. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 Dining out is a bargain, with meals at local tavernas for $15 a person. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 As your first stop, head to the tiny neighborhood dive, Joseph Bar, where a cheerful blue exterior, iconic signage, old switchboards, and graffiti on the walls pack in the charm of Goa’s taverna culture. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for taverna 

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek taberna, probably from Late Greek, drinking establishment, from Latin, hut, shop

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taverna was in 1914

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“Taverna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taverna. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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