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
Don’t even think about walking into a team’s pub wearing the wrong jersey.
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Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Jackson started playing at pubs as a pianist at 16 years old, and at 18 years old, he was awarded a scholarship to study composition, piano, and percussion at London’s Royal Academy of Music, according to event organizers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The interior is a mix of industrial loft and kitschy neighborhood pub, with a massive back bar that houses one of the most impressive spirit collections in the country.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Like at the pub, that classic World Cup locale, sharing an experience with other rabid supporters in front of a big screen.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026
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Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Jackson started playing at pubs as a pianist at 16 years old, and at 18 years old, he was awarded a scholarship to study composition, piano, and percussion at London’s Royal Academy of Music, according to event organizers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
The interior is a mix of industrial loft and kitschy neighborhood pub, with a massive back bar that houses one of the most impressive spirit collections in the country.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Like at the pub, that classic World Cup locale, sharing an experience with other rabid supporters in front of a big screen.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Run by Irish sisters, The Dearborn is not far from Grant Park and features traditional American tavern eats.—
Aimee Long,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The offerings there lean British tavern style, with items like a shatteringly crisp fish and chips, Irish soda bread, and curry on the lunch menu, while breakfast has those farm-fresh eggs in various preparations, including a sandwich with a slice of Taylor Ham, a New Jersey specialty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Walnut Creek’s future as a commercial, dining and nightlife destination began near those crossroads with the opening of a hotel, store and saloon in the 1850s.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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On land Vincent has also set up a solar panel above the beachside bar, with plans to add more to the staff quarters in order to reduce the island’s reliance on generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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City Councilmember Nithya Raman spent the day dashing between local restaurants and bars in an old-school yellow Scout convertible to meet with business owners and her supporters.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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When they were rebuffed, the duo started showing up at the Hollywood nightclubs where the Hills cast was filming, over and over again.—
Louis Staples,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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John Scott first opened Green Lady Lounge in 2013, replacing nightclub Balanca’s.—
Jenna Thompson
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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