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
Build in extra time for detours to friendly pubs and Bushmill’s, Ireland’s oldest distillery.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Harry and Kev then roll up to the pub and immediately take out a couple of Richie's goons by the bar.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
For those who want to get their British on, there are bangers and all-day English breakfast on Sundays at a popular pub.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
Unconfirmed reports of fish up to 20 feet in length and weighing more than a ton have echoed over the generations as well, whispered to win bar bets in pubs from Pocatello to Portland.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Harry and Kev then roll up to the pub and immediately take out a couple of Richie's goons by the bar.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
For those who want to get their British on, there are bangers and all-day English breakfast on Sundays at a popular pub.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
Unconfirmed reports of fish up to 20 feet in length and weighing more than a ton have echoed over the generations as well, whispered to win bar bets in pubs from Pocatello to Portland.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Pamphlet was an enslaved tavern worker who followed his calling to preach, sermonizing equality, despite the laws that prohibited large gatherings of African Americans out of fear of slave uprisings.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2025
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Once the heart of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire in Norway, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is now home to artisan workshops, independent galleries, and cosy cafes.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Huge clients like Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs eat up the majority of the supply, leaving smaller cafes and chains out of luck as an entire industry tries to get their international logistics business up to speed.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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The saloon’s internal-combustion engine may have been swapped out for an all-electric powertrain, but thanks to the shop’s attention to detail, the vehicle remains as opulent as ever.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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Well, George starts the episode by barking orders in the saloon and trying to assert his control.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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Dining Malú is the resort’s all-day Mediterranean dining option, and El Shack bar is the place to sip the resort’s signature craft cocktails.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The other bars employers from threatening or firing employees for their political activity.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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One of the group’s founders was Barbara Poma, an owner of the Pulse nightclub.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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It was followed by black cabs taking guests to Camden’s Koko nightclub.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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