taverner
Definition
- Noun:
- An innkeeper or publican: A "taverner" is a person who owns or manages a tavern, which is a place where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are sold.
- A frequent visitor to taverns: Historically, "taverner" can also refer to someone who habitually spends time in taverns.
Usage Examples
- (The owner of the tavern welcomed his usual patrons.)
- (The innkeeper had to ensure a controlled environment.)
- (He was a person who visited taverns often.)
Advanced Usage
"The taverner's license": A legal permit required to operate a tavern.
- The taverner renewed his license annually to avoid fines. (The innkeeper kept his business legal.)
"Taverner's hospitality": The welcoming atmosphere or service provided by a tavern keeper.
- The taverner's hospitality made the inn a favorite stop for travelers. (The innkeeper's friendly service attracted many guests.)
Variants and Related Words
Tavern (n): a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed; a pub or inn.
- We stopped at a cozy tavern for a meal. (A small drinking establishment.)
Tavern-keeping (n): the business or occupation of running a tavern.
- Tavern-keeping was a common trade in colonial America. (The profession of managing a tavern.)
Synonyms
- Innkeeper: a person who runs an inn, which often includes lodging and meals.
- Publican: a person who owns or manages a pub, especially in British English.
- Host: a person who receives or entertains guests, especially in a commercial establishment.
Related Idioms
"Drink at the taverner's expense": to enjoy free drinks at a tavern, often as a favor from the owner.
- The regulars often drank at the taverner's expense on holidays. (The innkeeper treated his customers to free drinks.)
"A taverner's word": an expression meaning a promise that is not reliable, akin to "an innkeeper's promise."
- Don't trust his offer; it's just a taverner's word. (His promise is as unreliable as a tavern keeper's casual assurance.)