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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
Lovely and rich in history, Bruges is famous for its canals, stone bridges, and quaint pubs, painting a charming backdrop for a couple of excellent performances in a film that is quite heavy, but also shockingly funny.
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Plenty of food and drink options will be available, and 16 pubs and taverns will cater to the 21-and-up crowd.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
New Haven’s Crown Street corridor flips the switch after dark, with Yale energy pouring into a compact downtown stacked with Irish pubs, dance spots, and late-night pizza joints that double as unofficial after-parties.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
For those who want to celebrate with a green beer or a pint of Guinness, here are eight restaurant and pubs with Irish influence or owners that are featuring anything from drink and food specials to live music.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Plenty of food and drink options will be available, and 16 pubs and taverns will cater to the 21-and-up crowd.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
New Haven’s Crown Street corridor flips the switch after dark, with Yale energy pouring into a compact downtown stacked with Irish pubs, dance spots, and late-night pizza joints that double as unofficial after-parties.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
For those who want to celebrate with a green beer or a pint of Guinness, here are eight restaurant and pubs with Irish influence or owners that are featuring anything from drink and food specials to live music.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 16, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
Noun
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Plenty of food and drink options will be available, and 16 pubs and taverns will cater to the 21-and-up crowd.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Narrow, cobblestone streets take you past historic buildings filled with trinket shops, cafes, and taverns that are ideal for a quick bite.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the cattle drives, the Stockyards are home to rodeos, Western saloons and live music venues.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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The suspect in the case, if caught, is facing misdemeanor charges, which could result in up to 120 days behind bars and a $750 fine.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Coachella took it easy on festival goers by placing two bars across the way from each other in Street Food Alley.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When the Supremes made their Copacabana debut in summer ’65, headlining one of North America’s most elite nightclubs, the crossover triumph was sealed.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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An additional 12 people were injured during the gunfight, which prosecutors said involved gang members in a conflict that ignited at 10th and K streets after nearby bars and nightclubs closed.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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