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
Like any village worth its weight in cobblestones, quirky characters, and quaint pubs, Three Pines’ titular Quebec town harbors its share of dark secrets.
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Bars and restaurants that serve craft beer have similarly been seeing less business, so taking Dad to a few of his favorite pubs, bars or taprooms would also be a recipe for a great day.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Glasgow also has plenty of pubs and restaurant options, many of which have live music on some nights of the week.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 June 2026
From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Fireside pubs and cozy inns also shine bright, providing a warm reprieve for chilly travelers.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already taking over Boston, with fans from around the globe filling local pubs and preparing for the start of the city's official World Cup celebrations.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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).
—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
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Bars and restaurants that serve craft beer have similarly been seeing less business, so taking Dad to a few of his favorite pubs, bars or taprooms would also be a recipe for a great day.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Glasgow also has plenty of pubs and restaurant options, many of which have live music on some nights of the week.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 June 2026
From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Fireside pubs and cozy inns also shine bright, providing a warm reprieve for chilly travelers.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already taking over Boston, with fans from around the globe filling local pubs and preparing for the start of the city's official World Cup celebrations.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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).
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pubs
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Leavenworth With its Bavarian-style architecture, mountain views, and taverns doling out steins of German beer and traditional dishes like käsespätzle, this small town in central Washington evokes an Alpine village.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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The child of alcoholics, Dreesen often referenced his rough-and-tumble upbringing in his comedy sets, telling tales of little Tommy shining shoes in the taverns of the South Side to feed his siblings.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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People flocked to their TVs, bars and watch parties in droves to catch the Knicks topple Goliath.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Food and drink With 10 bars and restaurants, including the lobby cafe and one in the attached Beymen Mall, guests are spoiled for choice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Both Payton and Smiley Martin, the brother of Dandrae Martin, were wounded in the gun barrage that killed the three women and shooters Sergio Harris, Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi and Turner in the seconds after K Street nightclubs closed on April 3, 2022.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Hop on a bike in Berlin to explore the city's abundance of attractions, including museums, historical sites, cafés, nightclubs, and parks.—
Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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