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
To relax, people can hit one of the city's many pubs or sip on afternoon tea.
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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
As for companies, updates are due from housebuilder Taylor Wimpey, recruiter Robert Walters, home furnishings group Dunelm, pubs operator Fuller, Smith & Turner, and wealth manager Brooks Macdonald, among others.
—John Stepek, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, local shopkeepers sell everything from home décor to fine art, and restaurants range from cheery cafes to moody pubs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
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
As for companies, updates are due from housebuilder Taylor Wimpey, recruiter Robert Walters, home furnishings group Dunelm, pubs operator Fuller, Smith & Turner, and wealth manager Brooks Macdonald, among others.
—John Stepek, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, local shopkeepers sell everything from home décor to fine art, and restaurants range from cheery cafes to moody pubs.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
Noun
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.—
Amanda Hancock,
IndyStar,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Until the mid-1950s, most were old-fashioned four-door saloons, but the TD21 changed all that—as did its TE21 and TF21 successors.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mesa's downtown has so much to explore, with unique art and local shops, to fun restaurants and bars.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Allegiances were declared at watch parties, debated at bars and occasionally broadcast on dating profiles.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Entrepreneur Bob Snow develops Church Street Station, a collection of nightclubs and entertainment venues, in downtown Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Soon after, they were seen partying around SoCal — from Coachella to Hollywood nightclubs.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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