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
On Maryland Avenue in the shadow of historic State House, Galway Bay pub is one of the city’s biggest champions of Annapolis' Irish heritage, hosting history dinners, lectures, and events throughout the month of March.
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Katie Riley, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of bars and pubs in downtown Atlanta, but for those looking to enjoy a decent meal and avoid some of the crowds, check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Fishers native never passed up a chance to perform, singing at school functions and in local pubs and restaurants throughout her childhood.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
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Katie Riley, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of bars and pubs in downtown Atlanta, but for those looking to enjoy a decent meal and avoid some of the crowds, check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Fishers native never passed up a chance to perform, singing at school functions and in local pubs and restaurants throughout her childhood.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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By 1753, the lot held an inn and a tavern, but about two centuries after the garden was created, the area was slated to be torn down.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The building was originally a saloon built in the early 1900s.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The lower level has a gym, western saloon and the underground tunnel.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drink green beer, Jell-O shots and Shamrock Splash cocktails at participating restaurants and bars and dance along to mixes from a rotating list of DJs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Whether penny tile is installed in a bathroom, a restaurant bar area, or a mudroom, it's known for its durability and timeless style.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Edko Films and directed by Jack Ng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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