alehouse

Meaning

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

Synonyms

ale-house

bar

boozer

taproom

tavern

beerhouse

dram-shop

gin-shop

pot-house

mug-house

taphouse

watering hole

pub

public house

saloon

beer hall

beer shop

wineshop

grogshop

Translations

Bierschenke

birahane

meyhane

ζύθος εμπορικός οίκος

البار

bierhuis

cervecería

birreria

cerveseria

ταβέρνα

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: alehous

Inherited from Old English: ealuhūs

In summary

From Middle English alehous, alehuse from Old English ealuhūs. By surface analysis, ale + house.