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
Fans mob the surrounding streets, trudging back into pubs and bustling clubs on the high street.
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Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025
The sports pub ended its 13 years of residency at the edge of downtown Sacramento on June 30.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Named for founder Jerry O'Bryan and his eight brothers, Nine Irish Brothers, which opened in 2006, still operates locations in West Lafayette and Lafayette, serving pub food and plenty of Guinness.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This traditionally working class part of Nashville is now home to brew pubs, some fine dining — and a vegan bakehouse.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025
The sports pub ended its 13 years of residency at the edge of downtown Sacramento on June 30.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Named for founder Jerry O'Bryan and his eight brothers, Nine Irish Brothers, which opened in 2006, still operates locations in West Lafayette and Lafayette, serving pub food and plenty of Guinness.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This traditionally working class part of Nashville is now home to brew pubs, some fine dining — and a vegan bakehouse.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Thomas Lord, himself a cricketer, facilitated the move and the new land had a tavern and a wooden pavilion.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Other distinctive features of the main lodge include a dining room with canyon views, saloon, sunroom, auditorium and post office.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The lodge contained a saloon, deli, coffee shop, post office, gift shop and a visitors center.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Fans across South Florida — and the country— flocked to local bars and restaurants that hosted watch parties during the season.—
Amanda Rosa
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, is opening a new tavern, the first dedicated bar and lounge in the park's 54-year history.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The nearby and affiliated Knickerbocker Music Center is a historic nightclub that has been showcasing local and national acts since the end of Prohibition.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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