Definition
alehouse
noun
- a tavern or public house where ale and other alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
Usage: historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The travelers stopped at the village alehouse for refreshment.
- In medieval times, the alehouse served as a social gathering place.
- The old alehouse had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
- Local farmers would meet at the alehouse after market day.
- The alehouse keeper served fresh ale from wooden barrels.
- Many alehouses also provided simple meals to their patrons.