as in taverns
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 pubs
Previous Irish pubs in the area just felt like watering holes that served Guinness (and most bars serve Guinness nowadays anyway).
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Basically, various countries rent out cool venues in Milan — from historic halls to popular pubs — to use as home bases for fans and events, some private and some open to the public by reservation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Local pizzerias expect to do plenty of business on Super Bowl Sunday, but the same won’t necessarily be true for Elgin-area restaurants and pubs whose owners say pro football’s biggest game of the year doesn’t generate big bucks.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
To relax, people can hit one of the city's many pubs or sip on afternoon tea.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Its use extends far beyond bars and pubs.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Conversely, other have remains open, some adding food, pubs or restaurants to the operation as customer habits change.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
Now the little street is home to adorable pubs for some Old West nightlife.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
They are commonly used in English pubs but rarely found in American drinking establishments.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Basically, various countries rent out cool venues in Milan — from historic halls to popular pubs — to use as home bases for fans and events, some private and some open to the public by reservation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Local pizzerias expect to do plenty of business on Super Bowl Sunday, but the same won’t necessarily be true for Elgin-area restaurants and pubs whose owners say pro football’s biggest game of the year doesn’t generate big bucks.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
To relax, people can hit one of the city's many pubs or sip on afternoon tea.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Its use extends far beyond bars and pubs.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Conversely, other have remains open, some adding food, pubs or restaurants to the operation as customer habits change.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
Now the little street is home to adorable pubs for some Old West nightlife.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
They are commonly used in English pubs but rarely found in American drinking establishments.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
Noun
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The wave of customers who visit the concession stands during intermissions makes speed of service more important for venues than for most stores, restaurants or taverns.—
David Bruce,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Originating in the 18th century as working men’s taverns, when Lyon was the silk-weaving capital of Europe, bouchons were transformed 100 years ago by Les Mères Lyonnaises, a generation of women cooks trained in the kitchens of grand local mansions.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Soon after, the area became a hub with saloons, butchers, bakeries and department stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Though each resort has a distinct area on the larger property, guests can roam between all three, using the different pools, bars, and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Green tea extracts never reviewed by the FDA were found in 901 products in the database, including granola and energy bars, candy and chewing gum, ice cream, sodas, teas, waters and seafood, according to the EWG report.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Disneyland offers no nightclubs in its entertainment district.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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By age 13, Colón had started a band and played at some weddings and in the bustling nightclubs of New York City.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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