1
chiefly British
: public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Beer- and kid-friendly Opening this weekend on the Boise Bench, Chits & Chats essentially is part restaurant, part pub, part neighborhood public house — with a library of games for rent.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2020, there was a march from the Victoria Tavern pub, a three-minute walk from Plaistow station, to the London Stadium in protest against the board.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Its primary brewing facility, along with another pub, is in Lafayette.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Enjoy pub-style favorites, from wings and burgers to craft beers and cocktails, in a lively sports bar atmosphere.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Beer- and kid-friendly Opening this weekend on the Boise Bench, Chits & Chats essentially is part restaurant, part pub, part neighborhood public house — with a library of games for rent.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2020, there was a march from the Victoria Tavern pub, a three-minute walk from Plaistow station, to the London Stadium in protest against the board.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Its primary brewing facility, along with another pub, is in Lafayette.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pub
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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