Ginmill

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An informal establishment where alcoholic beverages are served and people gather to socialize, often characterized by a relaxed atmosphere and local clientele
2. A casual drinking venue providing a space for patrons to enjoy alcoholic drinks and engage in conversation with others
3. A modest and unpretentious place where people drink alcoholic beverages and socialize

Etymology: "Gin" is a clipping of Dutch "jenever", a juniper-flavoured spirit whose name goes back to Latin "juniperus", the juniper tree. English shortened the spirit's name to "gin". "Mill" comes from Old English "myln", ultimately from Latin "molina", a machine for grinding grain. "Ginmill" is an alternative spelling of "gin mill", so the two forms mean the same thing. The compound joins a spirit's name to a word for a place of hard, working activity, which fits the plain, everyday character of the venue it names.

Synonyms: bar, pub, tavern, saloon, establishment

Antonyms: dry, abstinence, temperance, sober, rehab