ale-house
Definition
- Noun:
- A place where ale is sold: "ale-house" refers to an establishment where ale (a type of beer) is sold and consumed, especially historically or in informal contexts. It is synonymous with a pub or tavern.
Usage Examples
- (They visited a tavern to drink ale.)
- (The historical tavern continues to operate.)
Advanced Usage
"to frequent an ale-house": to visit such an establishment regularly.
- He was known to frequent the ale-house every evening. (He visited the tavern habitually.)
"ale-house keeper": the person who manages or owns an ale-house.
- The ale-house keeper welcomed all travelers with a warm fire. (The tavern owner provided hospitality.)
Variants and Related Words
Ale (n): a type of beer brewed with top-fermenting yeast, typically stronger and more bitter than lager.
- The ale served at the ale-house was dark and hearty. (The beer was rich in flavor.)
Ale-house itself is a compound word; no direct variants exist beyond its historical usage.
Synonyms
- Tavern: a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed.
- Pub (short for public house): a licensed establishment for drinking and socializing.
- Bar: a counter or establishment where drinks are served.
Related Idioms
- "ale-house singer": an informal or amateur singer, often associated with rowdy or casual entertainment in such places.
- The ale-house singer entertained the crowd with old folk songs. (The amateur performer amused patrons.)
Phrasal Verbs
- None directly associated with "ale-house" alone, as it is a noun. However, related verbs include:
- Drink at an ale-house: to consume ale in such a place.
- They drank at the ale-house until closing time. (They stayed and drank until the tavern shut.)