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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
Meanwhile, local shopkeepers sell everything from home décor to fine art, and restaurants range from cheery cafes to moody pubs.
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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
Lobbyists pushed for a reduction in business rates specific to pubs in their meeting with Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, according to Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.
—Will Standring, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
The city is home to lots of excellent pubs.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
With landscapes immortalized by writer John Steinbeck and a waterfront that was once home to a thriving sardine industry, the seaside location is full of 19th-century architecture, seafood, restaurants, pubs, and a walkable downtown area.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
The Irish Republican Army was planting bombs in English pubs, the latest iteration of a centuries-old war with Great Britain.
—Kathy Hersh, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The Beehive, the Sherwood, the Huntsman, the Talbot, the Whitworth, the Great Western, the Albert, the Gardeners Arms, the Osborne, the Lord Lyon, and so many others, are all now ghost pubs.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
The villages had communal ovens, wells, flour mills, brewers or pubs, and blacksmiths.
—Bobbi Sutherland, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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
Lobbyists pushed for a reduction in business rates specific to pubs in their meeting with Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Dan Tomlinson, according to Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.
—Will Standring, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
The city is home to lots of excellent pubs.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
With landscapes immortalized by writer John Steinbeck and a waterfront that was once home to a thriving sardine industry, the seaside location is full of 19th-century architecture, seafood, restaurants, pubs, and a walkable downtown area.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
The Irish Republican Army was planting bombs in English pubs, the latest iteration of a centuries-old war with Great Britain.
—Kathy Hersh, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The Beehive, the Sherwood, the Huntsman, the Talbot, the Whitworth, the Great Western, the Albert, the Gardeners Arms, the Osborne, the Lord Lyon, and so many others, are all now ghost pubs.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
The villages had communal ovens, wells, flour mills, brewers or pubs, and blacksmiths.
—Bobbi Sutherland, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
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The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The city has a lively and eclectic bar scene, replete with old-time saloons and classic watering holes, and welcomes anglers, adventure seekers, and artists alike.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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On a single day in 1900, a former schoolteacher destroyed three saloons using bricks, rocks, and a billiard ball—all to advance the cause of temperance.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
27 Dec. 2025
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The second, on the ground floor, is Chimera, which will operate as a lunch-and-dinner restaurant with an under-wraps food concept and three distinct bars, each centered on a specific drink.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of Maduro’s capture — with repression continuing, prisoners still behind bars and Venezuela’s future being negotiated around oil and power — Ramírez sees the film as both testimony and warning.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Many venues are ripping out general seating to build premium spaces, such as the Miami Dolphins’ 72 Club or in-stadium nightclubs.—
Ben Kruger,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2026
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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