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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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Over a pint at a Windsor pub, the conversation ended on a lighter note.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
No longer a neighborhood pub, Sockeye Alehouse will remain available to rent for private events.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
European fans hoping to watch next summer’s World Cup action from their armchairs or favourite pubs have been warned to expect some very late nights, as the organisers try to juggle demands for player-friendly temperatures with broadcasters’ requests for primetime kick-off slots.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The neighborhood coffeehouse and pub features craft beer, fine wines, espresso and live entertainment seven nights a week.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Over a pint at a Windsor pub, the conversation ended on a lighter note.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
No longer a neighborhood pub, Sockeye Alehouse will remain available to rent for private events.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
European fans hoping to watch next summer’s World Cup action from their armchairs or favourite pubs have been warned to expect some very late nights, as the organisers try to juggle demands for player-friendly temperatures with broadcasters’ requests for primetime kick-off slots.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pub
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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