pub

1 of 2

noun

1
chiefly British : public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed

pub

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
public
2
publication
3
publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing

Examples of pub in a Sentence

Noun We ate at a lot of good pubs on our trip to England last summer. coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
In fact, about 1 in 6 pubs in Ireland are owned or operated by someone whose name is on the pub. Carson Terbush, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 In conjunction with that transformation, the hotel will be debuting a huge 42-seat deck running the length of the yet-to-open Brewery X pub adjoining the lobby that will look out onto the pool and marina. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 Corktown Taphouse, touted as a family-friendly pub, plans to offer a variety of drink selections, including 70 self-service taps for beer, wine, and seltzers, along with food options. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024 On Friday, the Prince of Wales, 41, stepped out in Wrexham on St. David’s Day for the national celebration, and his first stop was The Turf pub. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Bad Bunny is signed to the independent label Rimas but has a pub deal with UMPG as well, so his music is also coming down. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2024 For wine and whiskey aficionados, The Chinnery promises an indulgent evening, with a menu that pays homage to classic pub fare elevated in Mandarin’s renowned culinary style. Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 The Fusilier was unveiled by the marque’s founder, the British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, at The Grenadier, his pub in London’s Belgravia. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 The Crooked House, a pub in England’s West Midlands that was demolished last year after a suspicious fire, could soon be rising from the rubble after its owners were ordered to restore the pub to its former lopsided glory. Megan Specia, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pub was in 1800

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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pub

noun
ˈpəb
chiefly British

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