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
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.
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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
In Decatur, WatchFest '26 will show matches daily at local pubs and restaurants while hosting concerts, games and community events across the city.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Daytime hours at pubs and San Pedro Square Market tend to be more family-friendly.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous Irish pubs and at least one Irish import shop keep the connection to the old country alive for generations that have never left Pennsylvania.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside, the dining room is a happening spot, while outside, tables spill onto the pedestrian-only Exmouth Market, which is lined with cafés, boutiques, and pubs.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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
In Decatur, WatchFest '26 will show matches daily at local pubs and restaurants while hosting concerts, games and community events across the city.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Daytime hours at pubs and San Pedro Square Market tend to be more family-friendly.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous Irish pubs and at least one Irish import shop keep the connection to the old country alive for generations that have never left Pennsylvania.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Inside, the dining room is a happening spot, while outside, tables spill onto the pedestrian-only Exmouth Market, which is lined with cafés, boutiques, and pubs.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
Noun
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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
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 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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As a result, a young man will spend the prime of his life behind bars.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the canal itself was commissioned in 1802 by Napoleon I to bring fresh water into the city, the vibe is distinctly contemporary with some of Paris's hottest restaurants, cafés and bars scattered alongside it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grutman is best known as the owner of the LIV nightclubs and the Komodo restaurants.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the ’90s, the peninsula was taken over by a string of summer-only nightclubs, with little regard for the natural surroundings or the ancient cemetery buried in the pine forest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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