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
The episode saw William lead Levy on a personal tour of the nearly 1,000-year-old Windsor Castle and pop into a local pub, a poignant appearance that was in some ways a quiet reintroduction.
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Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Now 29, Chad organises general knowledge and music quizzes at his local pub on a Sunday and volunteers at a church friendship-group meeting on Fridays.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Old Shillelagh This classic, longtime downtown Detroit Irish pub spot has been around since 1975 and is a favorite spot on game days.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Though the pub's menu has skewed heavier on pizza over time under different owners, the Scotch eggs have remained a staple for 35 years.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
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Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Now 29, Chad organises general knowledge and music quizzes at his local pub on a Sunday and volunteers at a church friendship-group meeting on Fridays.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Old Shillelagh This classic, longtime downtown Detroit Irish pub spot has been around since 1975 and is a favorite spot on game days.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Though the pub's menu has skewed heavier on pizza over time under different owners, the Scotch eggs have remained a staple for 35 years.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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The tavern quickly became a favorite meeting spot for the Founding Fathers.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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One of my favorites is at Pezoulas, a fish tavern once popular with performers and musicians that opened in the 1950s, with a tranquil outdoor patio reminiscent of a plateia on a Greek island.—
Katherine Whittaker,
Saveur,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For a more glamorous view, try the deck outside Cappuccino Palau March, a cafe across the street from the Palau Reial de l’Almudaina, a historic palace of the Spanish royal family (admission, €7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two other local cafes — Barns and The Coffee Address — have started talks with banks about potential share sales, while luxury retailer and restaurant chain Bateel is in discussions with advisers after already hiring Morgan Stanley, people familiar said.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Golden Bear-winning film became a significant event title across the UK, with Diop, Ampadu, and their collaborators hosting intimate saloon-type screenings where students, artists, and academics discussed the philosophically rich film.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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On the other side of the kitchen is the saloon, the only space on the ship large enough for group meals or socialising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pastel buildings stacked up those hills, fado music spilling out of tiny bars at night, people who actually seem happy to help when you’re lost, were my beautiful introduction.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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His 2024 album is titled Kansas Anymore, and New York was also once home to the legendary Max's Kansas City nightclub.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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The other, dubbed the Entertainment District Unit, places more police in uptown during peak nightlife hours when most crimes are likely to occur at or near bars and nightclubs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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