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
Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.
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Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
According to the outlet and South Wales Police, Morgan then went to his father’s farm and stole a bulldozer before driving it toward the pub.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The locals spilled onto the call sheet as pub-goers, parents and school children.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Take the bait at Olde Castle Seafood Bar, a charming pub that’s been operating since the 1700s.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
According to the outlet and South Wales Police, Morgan then went to his father’s farm and stole a bulldozer before driving it toward the pub.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The locals spilled onto the call sheet as pub-goers, parents and school children.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Take the bait at Olde Castle Seafood Bar, a charming pub that’s been operating since the 1700s.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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The whole pie is cut into small squares or rectangles, known as a party or tavern cut.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Riegelsville Housed in an 1838 building along the Delaware River, Riegelsville Inn serves hearty American fare in a cozy tavern setting.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Hicks, who opened the saloon in the East Bottoms in 2001, told a story from two or three years ago about the relationship between The Mavericks and their Kansas City fans.—
Dan Kelly
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Mini bars burst with silk eye covers, collagen masks, melatonin sprays and ear plugs, suggesting the bacchanalia Estelle encourages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Southern Hospitality derived as a spinoff of Charm, spotlighting Leva Bonaparte’s staff at her nightclub Republic Garden & Lounge.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Cabins under nightclubs or late-night bars can pick up bass vibrations that continue into the early hours.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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