Definition of pub
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: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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Examples of pub in a Sentence
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 of pub from the Web
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Since the soccer tournament began this month, tens of thousands of people have packed the square and surrounding streets each day, filling the nearby restaurants and pubs to overflowing.
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More than 25,000 messaged drink coasters with reminder messages will be used in restaurants and pubs in coastal areas.
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Restaurants and pubs are getting extra deliveries of special Harry-and-Meghan cakes, teas and cocktails.
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Trillium still has plans to open a restaurant and brew pub in the Seaport’s Fort Point neighborhood by the end of 2018.
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The big stores and supermarkets have been struggling for a while, but it was once thought that restaurants and pubs might escape the carnage.
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Following the discovery of traces of nerve agent in Zizzi's restaurant and The Mill pub, the Chief Medical Officer issued further precautionary advice.
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The blast about half a block from City Hall appeared to be centered on the Barr House, a pub.
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Protests against Bush also were held in the northern city of Manchester and County Durham, where the president visited a village pub.
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First Known Use of pub
1800
Definition of pub
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public
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publication
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publicity
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published; publisher; publishing
PUB Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of pub for English Language Learners
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: a building or room especially in Britain or Ireland where alcoholic drinks and often food are served
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