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
These drinking dens sit side by side with decades-old pubs that welcome locals and visitors with open arms (but maybe not a smile, especially in the winter).
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Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
There are no major shops or pubs but there is a new, controversial resident.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Cumbria Way, Lake District, England — A 5- to 6-day route with pubs and B&B options throughout.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Cumbria Way, Lake District — A 5- to 6-day route lined with pubs and B&Bs.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
In Scotland, which has its own semiautonomous government, local authorities can allow pubs to stay open until 30 minutes after matches end.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Izakaya, often translated as Japanese pubs, are casual eateries with an emphasis on drinks and shareable plates of food.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The sight of early morning queues outside pubs near the Emirates has become the norm since Arsenal won the title.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
There are no major shops or pubs but there is a new, controversial resident.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Cumbria Way, Lake District, England — A 5- to 6-day route with pubs and B&B options throughout.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Cumbria Way, Lake District — A 5- to 6-day route lined with pubs and B&Bs.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
In Scotland, which has its own semiautonomous government, local authorities can allow pubs to stay open until 30 minutes after matches end.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Izakaya, often translated as Japanese pubs, are casual eateries with an emphasis on drinks and shareable plates of food.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The sight of early morning queues outside pubs near the Emirates has become the norm since Arsenal won the title.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
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This is a spot where old gets its due (take a minute to check out all the black-and-white photos of classic Wisconsin taverns on the wall), but the vibe is entirely new-school cool.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
11 June 2026
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And countless taverns, restaurants, schools and other gathering spots will host viewing parties and other activities.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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While here, visitors can still see its multiple saloons, general store, and boarding house, among other buildings.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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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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Beware that many of the bars suggested by ChatGPT (crack open a guide book, loser) may have gone out of business or changed their names, as bars open and close all the time.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Jurors could have sentenced Anthony to as little as two years in prison or up to the rest of his life behind bars.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For hundreds of millions of soccer fans from across the world, seven FIFA World Cup games will be held in Miami — a name that invokes images of beaches, nightclubs and Latin culture.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The city’s nightclubs were closing, and the streets were dark.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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