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
British pubs face closures as cost pressures rise.
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Ian King, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In The Rocks, colonial-era sandstone cottages, terrace houses, and historic pubs like the Fortune of War line its cobbled streets—telling the story of early settlement.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But 16-year Crabourne resident Cynthia Sullivan, 72, pointed out that their move will bring them closer to two pubs, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Rose.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The British working class established high tea as a quick meal after the workday ended, often served at pubs on high tables (hence the name).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Try eating in local pubs like Kivi Tavern or Mõisa Talli.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
The allocation limits have not affected all pubs.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Ian King, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In The Rocks, colonial-era sandstone cottages, terrace houses, and historic pubs like the Fortune of War line its cobbled streets—telling the story of early settlement.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But 16-year Crabourne resident Cynthia Sullivan, 72, pointed out that their move will bring them closer to two pubs, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Rose.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The British working class established high tea as a quick meal after the workday ended, often served at pubs on high tables (hence the name).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Try eating in local pubs like Kivi Tavern or Mõisa Talli.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
The allocation limits have not affected all pubs.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
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From Bavarian caves to Bohemian beer halls, from Milwaukee taverns to Oktoberfest tents, lagers have always been tied to the vessels they’re served in.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Yamahiro, who also presided over that case, dismissed the lawsuit against the taverns on July 22, online court records show.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Zermatt is compact, scenic, and blissfully free of traffic noise, so strolling between cafes, shops, and trailheads is half the fun.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can explore the town, including hotel, doctor’s office, church, blacksmith shop, jail and saloons.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Whether on Harlem’s biggest stages or in its nightclubs or hidden speakeasies, LGBTQ+ performers took center stage.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Men have been dragged out of homes and even nightclubs by recruiters.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Carrageenan Carrageenan is an emulsifier made from seaweed that is commonly added to foods like ice cream, protein bars, and energy bars.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those spaces were created by Three Sixty, a design firm that's responsible for the atmosphere of dozens of restaurants and bars in the Milwaukee area.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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