noun

Winehouse

Winehouse (noun) means a tavern or establishment where wine is the main drink served. Example: “The old winehouse by the harbour has served sailors for centuries.”

noun

A tavern or establishment where wine is the main drink served.

"The old winehouse by the harbour has served sailors for centuries."

How to use Winehouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a wine-serving tavern; also a well-known surname (Amy Winehouse).

Word forms

Winehouses plural, winehouses plural

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Etymology

From Old English wīnhūs, a straightforward compound of wine + house.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Winehouse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Winehouse” mean?

The word “Winehouse” means a tavern or establishment where wine is the main drink served. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a wine-serving tavern; also a well-known surname (Amy Winehouse).

How do you use “Winehouse” in a sentence?

Here is “Winehouse” used in a sentence: “The old winehouse by the harbour has served sailors for centuries.”

What part of speech is “Winehouse”?

“Winehouse” is a noun.

Where does the word “Winehouse” come from?

The word “Winehouse” comes from Old English. From Old English wīnhūs, a straightforward compound of wine + house.