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
The pub will be offering bucket specials and raffle giveaways to liven up the night.
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Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
Yard House’s kitchens serve up an eclectic mix of contemporary pub grub.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Brendan Behan is often reductively associated with Dublin pub culture and literary banter.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Jarrell didn’t want the pub falling in the hands of someone who wanted to capitalize on the name but alter everything else.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
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Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026
Yard House’s kitchens serve up an eclectic mix of contemporary pub grub.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Brendan Behan is often reductively associated with Dublin pub culture and literary banter.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Jarrell didn’t want the pub falling in the hands of someone who wanted to capitalize on the name but alter everything else.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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The band performed at Simon’s too, that ancient (nearly 100 years old) and welcoming Andersonville tavern.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The land and tavern that would become Mohonk were purchased by two Quaker brothers named Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1870.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accordingly, recognisable Western archetypes abound, from the saloon bar serving pungent shots of whiskey to the tinkling accompaniment of Scott Joplin, to the majority of the characters themselves.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building once housed a saloon that saw its share of shootouts and robberies—paranormal researchers claim to have found a reappearing bloodstain there.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mystic’s many restaurants (including the famous Mystic Pizza), bars, and shops are a short stroll away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Colin Gray has remained behind bars since his arrest a day after the shooting.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eboni Silas’ family, friends and former classmates on Monday gathered outside the Kansas City nightclub where she was killed over the weekend.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Regent Hong Kong is like the coolest art gallery, sexiest nightclub and most elegant private members establishment all rolled into one playfully luxurious space.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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