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 others purposely daw-dled on the short walk from Mathew Street to Whitechapel, stopping at both the two pubs that lay en route.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
Spend the afternoon wandering Temple Bar or stop by one of Dublin’s oldest pubs, The Long Hall, for a pint and live music on the weekends.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
There might be people representing 20 different countries in this pub or this outdoor market or whatever, watching the game and just sharing memories and talking stories.
—Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
North of the stadium, a line of England fans waited to get inside The Londoner pub on North Collins Street, decked out in national team jerseys.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
Spend the afternoon wandering Temple Bar or stop by one of Dublin’s oldest pubs, The Long Hall, for a pint and live music on the weekends.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
There might be people representing 20 different countries in this pub or this outdoor market or whatever, watching the game and just sharing memories and talking stories.
—Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
North of the stadium, a line of England fans waited to get inside The Londoner pub on North Collins Street, decked out in national team jerseys.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The tavern was never about the beer.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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The study observed factors like monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars and availability of accommodations when determining the quietest beaches.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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That portion of the nightclub was subsequently closed.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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