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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Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Located in Knowle, Budleigh Salterton, the pub has served as a central meeting place for generations, including during World War II, and has seen a range of landlords over the years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Unique among the main offerings is Shrimp Yakamein, which, while also not traditional pub food, is distinctly New Orleans Creole food, with the warm, cozy aura of any good neighborhood pub.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Serving burgers, wings and other pub fare, it’s also slated to soft open in late May.
—Michael Deeds
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Many blocks inside what is called the old town are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians can easily meander in and out cafes, pubs and shops.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Located in Knowle, Budleigh Salterton, the pub has served as a central meeting place for generations, including during World War II, and has seen a range of landlords over the years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Unique among the main offerings is Shrimp Yakamein, which, while also not traditional pub food, is distinctly New Orleans Creole food, with the warm, cozy aura of any good neighborhood pub.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Serving burgers, wings and other pub fare, it’s also slated to soft open in late May.
—Michael Deeds
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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