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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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
It’s being discussed outside of the arts pages – on the radio, the telly, in pubs and on public transport – because a gifted young artist with diamond star quality is performing a half century old classic song from the balcony of a storied show palace.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 July 2025
Nick offered a brief izakaya definition for readers who aren’t familiar: An izakaya is Japan’s version of an English pub, with drinks, small bites and a social vibe.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Six years ago, he was seen preparing for a match against Nadal at the Wimbledon Village Dog and Fox pub.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Noun
At that time, the chain closed its Flint pub and listed eight Michigan locations on its website.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
It’s being discussed outside of the arts pages – on the radio, the telly, in pubs and on public transport – because a gifted young artist with diamond star quality is performing a half century old classic song from the balcony of a storied show palace.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 July 2025
Nick offered a brief izakaya definition for readers who aren’t familiar: An izakaya is Japan’s version of an English pub, with drinks, small bites and a social vibe.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Six years ago, he was seen preparing for a match against Nadal at the Wimbledon Village Dog and Fox pub.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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