noun
- plural of alehouse; taverns or public houses where ale and other alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
Usage: historical
Examples
- The medieval town had several alehouses along the main street.
- Travelers would stop at alehouses for food and drink during their journeys.
- Many alehouses served as gathering places for local communities.
- The authorities regulated the number of alehouses that could operate in each district.
- Traditional alehouses often provided simple meals alongside their beverages.
- Some alehouses also offered lodging for weary travelers.