1
chiefly British
: public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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public
2
publication
3
publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing
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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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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
In 2024, the resort opened its doors with an indoor pool, an 18-hole championship golf course, an Irish pub, a steakhouse, and a beautiful garden pavilion set among flower fields.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Richard Gadd’s visceral transformation from Baby Reindeer’s pub pushover Donny Dunn to alpha-male biker Ruben Pallister in the HBO/BBC follow-up series Half Man certainly proved to be a talking point as Emmy season started to gather steam.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
This elite slice of city life is thriving as many bars, pubs and nightclubs come under strain.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
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Noun
Head to Bayzo’s Pub on the lower level of The Mansion for an English tavern vibe, family-friendly pub fare, and live music some nights during the summer season.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
In 2024, the resort opened its doors with an indoor pool, an 18-hole championship golf course, an Irish pub, a steakhouse, and a beautiful garden pavilion set among flower fields.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Richard Gadd’s visceral transformation from Baby Reindeer’s pub pushover Donny Dunn to alpha-male biker Ruben Pallister in the HBO/BBC follow-up series Half Man certainly proved to be a talking point as Emmy season started to gather steam.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
This elite slice of city life is thriving as many bars, pubs and nightclubs come under strain.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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