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 Tollgate, a pub frequented by hundreds of United supporters on matchdays, is lively even two and a half hours before kick-off.
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Chris McKenna, New York Times, 4 May 2026
While many pubs have an affiliation with a specific team, Thelwell says Robin Hood is for everyone.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Aside from the official Fan Festival, there are plenty of pubs and bars planning their own Texas-sized World Cup celebrations, from sprawling newcomer Craft with its bocce court for halftime games to tried-and-tested favorites like The Londoner, Cannon's, and Harwood Arms.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
One notable find was located beneath the New Castle pub in Sneinton, where a hidden chamber, approximately 200 years old, was discovered after a wall was knocked down, imbuing the journey with a note of adventure.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
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Chris McKenna, New York Times, 4 May 2026
While many pubs have an affiliation with a specific team, Thelwell says Robin Hood is for everyone.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Aside from the official Fan Festival, there are plenty of pubs and bars planning their own Texas-sized World Cup celebrations, from sprawling newcomer Craft with its bocce court for halftime games to tried-and-tested favorites like The Londoner, Cannon's, and Harwood Arms.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
One notable find was located beneath the New Castle pub in Sneinton, where a hidden chamber, approximately 200 years old, was discovered after a wall was knocked down, imbuing the journey with a note of adventure.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Hosted at Grapevine House, surrounded by vineyards, pistachio orchards and olive trees, with breakfast and daily takeaway lunch from a local tavern.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Toast to history at Ye Olde Trail Tavern Restaurant, Ohio’s oldest tavern, built in 1827.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hicks, who opened the saloon in the East Bottoms in 2001, told a story from two or three years ago about the relationship between The Mavericks and their Kansas City fans.—
Dan Kelly
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Finger food at Farol, the duplex bar and cafe shaped like a lighthouse by the pool, is an easy way to lure the kids out of the pool or waves for nourishment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Food and Drink Dining at the hotel centers around two distinct bar experiences rather than a traditional restaurant.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Southern Hospitality derived as a spinoff of Charm, spotlighting Leva Bonaparte’s staff at her nightclub Republic Garden & Lounge.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Cabins under nightclubs or late-night bars can pick up bass vibrations that continue into the early hours.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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