as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub
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Recent Examples of pub
But it’s also got a vibe all its own, with thermal baths and ruin pubs being unique to the city, as well as coffeehouses, music venues, and a thriving LGBTQ+ scene that brings visitors from around the Continent.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Harris also hosted a pre-wedding dinner party at a local pub, according to Hello! magazine.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
Hubbins appears to play in a mariachi band, Smalls does commercials for cryptocurrency and Tufnel performs with a folk band in a pub.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 24 July 2025
Now, Byrne lives across from one of the most famous pubs in Ireland.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Harris also hosted a pre-wedding dinner party at a local pub, according to Hello! magazine.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
Hubbins appears to play in a mariachi band, Smalls does commercials for cryptocurrency and Tufnel performs with a folk band in a pub.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 24 July 2025
Now, Byrne lives across from one of the most famous pubs in Ireland.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Here's what happened the night Sade Robinson went missing Robinson and Anderson first went to the Twisted Fisherman, a popular tavern and eatery on Canal Street.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The eatery is now simply called Palace Pub, and the Detroit-style pizza has been replaced with midwestern tavern pies, sliced into squares for easy sharing.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Create a park cafe at the Belle Isle White House. Canals and trails.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Sacramento cafe closed due to unsafe food, lack of hot water Bella Bru Cafe, 4680 Natomas Blvd., Suite 100, in Sacramento, had 10 major food safety violations on Thursday, July 10.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Only Denmark and Norway retain dedicated royal saloons, although they are seldom used.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Jefferson opened the house and greeted diplomats, civil and military officers, citizens and Cherokee chiefs in the center of the oval saloon (today’s Blue Room).—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The lounge features a staffed bar for cocktails and drinks as well as showers.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The other side of the basement boasts another area to sit and relax, with original Tennessee crab stone flooring, a small bar, and a couple of different vintage accents with sentimental value.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The same agent who represented the star cornerback on his team and likes to take all the players to dinner and the nightclub.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Simmons told the magazine that the two knew each other before the Apprentice from hanging around the same nightclubs, but that being president is a very different job than hosting a game show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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