taproom — A room where alcoholic drinks, especially beer, are served on tap
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A room where alcoholic drinks, especially beer, are served on tap
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæpruːm/
Example Sentences
- The new taproom serves 20 different craft beers on tap.
- My friend thought 'taproom' was where people learned tap dancing with beer.
- The brewery's taproom offers tours and tastings every weekend.
taproom
NOUN[/ˈtæpruːm/]
A room where alcoholic drinks, especially beer, are served on tap
Beer served fresh from the tap
From classroom to bathroom, but found a taproom!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Taproom is a compound word formed from 'tap' (a spigot or faucet for drawing liquid from a barrel) and 'room' (a space or chamber). The term originated in the context of establishments where beer and other beverages were served directly from barrels or casks, referring to the room or bar where such tapping occurred.
Breakdown
tap (a spigot or valve for dispensing liquid from a barrel) + room (a space or chamber) = a room equipped with taps for serving beverages directly from casks or barrels.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new taproom serves 20 different craft beers on tap.”
“My friend thought 'taproom' was where people learned tap dancing with beer.”
“The brewery's taproom offers tours and tastings every weekend.”
“He spent his entire paycheck in the taproom and came home singing beer commercials.”
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