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
Colin hangs around at a village pub on Christmas Eve after performing in a barbershop quartet with his dad, Pete (Douglas Hodge).
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
These characters might win you a tie-breaker in a pub quiz one day.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Cardboard cutouts of stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns overlook the bar as the two-decade-old establishment gets ready to host a crowd that will push the three-story pub to its maximum capacity of about 700.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 May 2025
Sheriff’s officials said the victim — who has yet to be identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office — was not affiliated with the pub or any nearby businesses and was not a customer at the time of the attack.
—Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
These characters might win you a tie-breaker in a pub quiz one day.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Cardboard cutouts of stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns overlook the bar as the two-decade-old establishment gets ready to host a crowd that will push the three-story pub to its maximum capacity of about 700.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 May 2025
Sheriff’s officials said the victim — who has yet to be identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office — was not affiliated with the pub or any nearby businesses and was not a customer at the time of the attack.
—Sacbee.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Shells from the tavern in the basement of Gladstone’s Land, a tenement house in the Scottish capital, filled in gaps in the building’s brickwork.—
Garritt C. Van Dyk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The female duck was brought to Chicago by former Marine Francis J. Fagan — who had won it in a tavern raffle in New Zealand — and used her to help with recruitment duties for the Korean War.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Mushroom coffee is pretty much everywhere by now—from the beverage aisle of the grocery store to your favorite healthy cafe.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Aside from a few food and coffee options on either side of Harris Ranch and a smattering in Bown Crossing, there are no restaurants, dining spots or cafes for neighbors to gather.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Red Onion Saloon Dining at this historic saloon is like stepping back in time to the gold rush era, when bustling dance halls, saloons, and brothels were popular in Skagway.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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But the song itself (written by Meola, Melissa Fuller, and Ben West) is a genuine slow-burn saloon heartbreaker.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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In midtown Sacramento, bars filled with fans — many loyal to the Kings — watched Haliburton showcase his leadership and creativity on the court.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Greeks are famously late-night eaters and known to occupy every available space at bars, beaches and benches waiting for their city to cool down.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Officer Michael Miles — who also worked security at the nightclub and knew Armstrong — tried to talk him into putting the gun away for several minutes, Merriweather wrote.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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It's performed in the round at the intimate Circle in the Square Theatre, which has been transformed into a swank nightclub with two separate stages and table seating.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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