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 first saw the hair transformation in a Nov. 13, 2024, joint Instagram post from British pub The Farmer's Dog and singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 May 2025
Over the decades, firefighters have left thousands of patches from their departments, which now blanket the walls of the pub.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 5 May 2025
If the pristine sea, radiant sunshine and pubs full of British revelers in Ball’s photographs are anything to go by, Benidorm is set to remain a holiday destination that people either love, or love to hate.
—Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Where To Eat & Drink In Hillsborough Get The Wings At Wooden Nickel Public House
For more than 20 years, this neighborhood eatery and pub has been a local mainstay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 May 2025
Over the decades, firefighters have left thousands of patches from their departments, which now blanket the walls of the pub.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 5 May 2025
If the pristine sea, radiant sunshine and pubs full of British revelers in Ball’s photographs are anything to go by, Benidorm is set to remain a holiday destination that people either love, or love to hate.
—Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Where To Eat & Drink In Hillsborough Get The Wings At Wooden Nickel Public House
For more than 20 years, this neighborhood eatery and pub has been a local mainstay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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What local tavern did Babe Ruth go to for a hot dog and beer between games of Sox-Yankees doubleheaders at Comiskey Park? 10.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Ellerbe Fine Foods arrived in 2009 and Cat City Grill in 2010, along with several burger grills, pizzerias, brunch cafes, Asian and Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
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On Saturday, cafe hours will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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There, guests can enjoy a live DJ set, a styling saloon, themed photo activations, beauty and wellness touch-ups and a mechanical bull.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roam prairie trails, shop for Western apparel, and fill up at the town’s saloon.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Or the Callowhill neighborhood in Philly’s lower north district, where several bars and breweries have popped up within the last five years including Poison Heart, Triple Bottom Brewing, and the new Doom Bar, a heavy metal bar with rare herbal whiskeys and vegan nachos.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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Federal agents captured 18 immigrants facing deportation during their April 27 raid on an unlicensed Colorado Springs nightclub, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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In 2017, after two American students said they were raped by police officers on their way home from a Florence nightclub, then-Mayor Dario Nardella chose to respond by chastising the student population.—
John Last,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 May 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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