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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated
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as in tavern
chiefly British
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens
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Recent Examples of public house
The London-style public house is a unique offering that complements its rooftop neighbor, the Monarch Club.
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Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
The London-style public house is a unique offering that complements its rooftop neighbor, the Monarch Club.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
The London-style public house is a unique offering that complements its rooftop neighbor, the Monarch Club.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public house
Noun
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The first phase includes the arena, a 225-room hotel, an apartment building with 250 units and 20,000 square feet in retail spaces.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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From the latest in Swiss skincare to advanced tech created by an aesthetic expert that delivers salon-like results in your hotel room, the latest innovative products will bring transformative results no matter how long your journey is.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The tavern will be open to all ages, seatings will be limited to 45 minutes, and adults 21-and-up can enjoy a maximum of two alcoholic beverages.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Thomas Lord, himself a cricketer, facilitated the move and the new land had a tavern and a wooden pavilion.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The 19 people on the ground were killed when the plane crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital hostel.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Fun is at the center of the hostel atmosphere, as seen on the often-viral Instagram Reels posted to The Wavy Sailor's page.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The former Liverpool, England resident estimates that Broward and southern Palm Beach counties supported twice as many British pubs in the 1980s and 1990s as today.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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But don’t be fooled—Bakewell comes alive after dusk, as Victorian lampposts flicker and crowds gather in its classic English pubs to cheers local Peak Ales.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Other distinctive features of the main lodge include a dining room with canyon views, saloon, sunroom, auditorium and post office.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The lodge contained a saloon, deli, coffee shop, post office, gift shop and a visitors center.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Like many coastal Carolina towns, Bath touts its significance to Blackbeard, as evidenced by the local watering hole and casual restaurant, Blackbeard’s Tavern.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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The Hong Kong watering hole took home the gold for this year’s 50 Best Bars in Asia ranking, topping the list for the second year in a row.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, is opening a new tavern, the first dedicated bar and lounge in the park's 54-year history.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Fans across South Florida — and the country— flocked to local bars and restaurants that hosted watch parties during the season.—
Amanda Rosa
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Public house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20house. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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