pub

noun

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\ ˈpəb

Definition of pub

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 chiefly British : public house sense 2

2 : an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed

pub

abbreviation

Definition of pub (Entry 2 of 2)

1 public

2 publication

3 publicity

4 published; publisher; publishing

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Synonyms for pub

Synonyms: Noun

bar,
barroom,
café
(also cafe),
cantina
[Southwest],
dramshop,
gin mill,
grogshop
[chiefly British],
public house
[chiefly British],
saloon,
taproom,
tavern,
watering hole,
watering place

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 And in a new comedy series from Peacock, a fictional London punk act called Lady Parts takes the stage for the first time in a neighborhood pub filled with Union Jacks and jeering white guys. — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2021 While smaller than the Tempe location, fans can still expect an inviting brew pub with indoor and outdoor seating and full food menu. — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2021 Shelves lined with Hunter wellies in every size sit outside the entrance, just begging guests to grab a pair and get muddy on a walk past sheep, alpacas, and cottages to the adorable local pub. — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2021 The pedal pub has a tiki bar theme and thatch roof. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2021 The pub has three bars and nine TVs to catch the game on. — Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2021 The humble meal of fried fish and french fries can elicit images of the Oregon coast, an English pub or a family reunion. — oregonlive, 17 May 2021 But a lot of drinks have to be downed to ensure that the average pub can stay open. — Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 15 May 2021 The pub seats about 50 people with seats at the bar being distanced and tables sitting relatively far apart. — Hannah Reed, chicagotribune.com, 6 May 2021

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