pub

1 of 2

noun

ˈpəb 

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

Synonyms of pub

Noun

• tavern
• saloon
• bar
• nightclub

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

Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

Arnold said much of the economic activity generated by WatchFest is benefiting local pubs, restaurants, retailers, and hotels. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Fans of the international soccer version of the Dallas Cowboys invaded pubs from Dallas to Arlington to Fort Worth in advance of their match against Croatia. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

Rí Rá brings the energy of an old Irish pub with a rooftop patio, an original shop bar, a 19th-century Victorian bar, a whiskey room and a dining/music room. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pub

• pub crawl

Rhymes for pub

• bub
• club
• cub
• dub
• grub
• hub
• nub
• rub
• scrub
• shrub
• snub
• stub

Kids Definition

pub

noun

ˈpəb

chiefly British

: public house sense 2