taverna

noun

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

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Kima - a twist on the taverna in Marylebone Kima, in pretty Marylebone, brings the feel of a modern Greek taverna to London. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 The beach is close to the village, offering access to tavernas, cafes and bathrooms. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 And while there’s a sociable air at Chora’s tavernas, there’s no queuing for a table. Lee Cobaj, Robb Report, 1 May 2025 When Fani Mari returned home to Athens, Greece, after spending over a decade in London, she was greeted by a new city: High-end tavernas, cafes, boutiques, and a multi-billion-dollar beachfront development called the Ellinikon. Meehika Barua, HubSpot, 18 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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