Definitions for alehouse
ˈeɪlˌhaʊs; -ˌhaʊ zɪzale·house

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. alehousenoun

   a tavern where ale is sold

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. alehousenoun

   A business, such as an inn or tavern, where ale is sold.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alehousenoun

   A house where ale is publickly sold; a tipling-house. It is distinguished from a tavern, where they sell wine.

   Etymology: from ale and house.

   Thou most beauteous inn,
   Why should hard-favour’d grief be lodg’d in thee,
   When triumph is become an alehouse guest? William Shakespeare, Rich. II.

   One would think it should be no easy matter to bring any man of sense in love with an alehouse; indeed of so much sense, as seeing and smelling amounts to; there being such strong encounters of both, as would quickly send him packing, did not the love of good fellowship reconcile to these nusances. South.

   Thee shall each alehouse, thee each gilhouse mourn,
   And answ’ring ginshops sowrer sighs return. Alexander Pope, Dun.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. alehouse

   A pub (short for public house) is a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term first appeared in the late 17th century, and was used to differentiate private houses from those which were open to the public as alehouses, taverns and inns. Today, there is no strict definition, but CAMRA states a pub has four characteristics: is open to the public without membership or residency serves draught beer or cider without requiring food be consumed has at least one indoor area not laid out for meals allows drinks to be bought at a bar (i.e., not only table service)The history of pubs can be traced to taverns in Roman Britain, and through Anglo-Saxon alehouses, but it was not until the early 19th century that pubs, as they are today, first began to appear. The model also became popular in countries and regions of British influence, where pubs are often still considered to be an important aspect of their culture. In many places, especially in villages, pubs are the focal point of local communities. In his 17th-century diary, Samuel Pepys described the pub as "the heart of England".Although the drinks traditionally served include draught beer and cider, most also sell wine, spirits, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Many pubs offer meals and snacks, and so-called gastro-pubs serve food in a manner akin to a restaurant. A licence is required to operate a pub and the licensee is known as the landlord or landlady, or the publican. Often colloquially referred to as their "local" by regular customers, pubs are typically chosen for their proximity to home or work, good food, social atmosphere, the presence of friends and acquaintances, and the availability of pub games such as darts or snooker. Pubs often screen sporting events, such as rugby and football. The pub quiz was established in the UK in the 1970s.

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1. alehouse

   An alehouse is a type of bar or public establishment where alcoholic beverages, specifically ale, are served for consumption on premises. Typically, it refers to a simple establishment where locals gather primarily to drink ale, a type of beer. The term is mostly used in historical or old-fashioned contexts.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alehousenoun

   a house where ale is retailed; hence, a tippling house

Matched Categories

1. • Public House

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How to pronounce alehouse?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of alehouse in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of alehouse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=alehouse
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alehouse
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=alehouse
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alehouse
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alehouse
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=alehouse