as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub
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Recent Examples of pub
The others purposely daw-dled on the short walk from Mathew Street to Whitechapel, stopping at both the two pubs that lay en route.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Spend the afternoon wandering Temple Bar or stop by one of Dublin’s oldest pubs, The Long Hall, for a pint and live music on the weekends.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
There might be people representing 20 different countries in this pub or this outdoor market or whatever, watching the game and just sharing memories and talking stories.
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Nicole Pajer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
North of the stadium, a line of England fans waited to get inside The Londoner pub on North Collins Street, decked out in national team jerseys.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pub
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Spend the afternoon wandering Temple Bar or stop by one of Dublin’s oldest pubs, The Long Hall, for a pint and live music on the weekends.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
There might be people representing 20 different countries in this pub or this outdoor market or whatever, watching the game and just sharing memories and talking stories.
—
Nicole Pajer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
North of the stadium, a line of England fans waited to get inside The Londoner pub on North Collins Street, decked out in national team jerseys.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Head to Bayzo’s Pub on the lower level of The Mansion for an English tavern vibe, family-friendly pub fare, and live music some nights during the summer season.
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Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.
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The estate’s centerpiece is a speakeasy-style of saloon designed as a private entertainment space.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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The study observed factors like monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars and availability of accommodations when determining the quietest beaches.
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Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.
Noun
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
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That portion of the nightclub was subsequently closed.
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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