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chiefly British
: public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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public
2
publication
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publicity
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published; publisher; publishing
Synonyms
Examples of pub in a Sentence
Noun
We ate at a lot of good pubs on our trip to England last summer.
coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub
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Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Old Town Public House: A vibrant downtown pub with weekly events like open mics and beer tastings.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
Five Points South is a busy area known for its restaurants, nightclubs, pubs and live music venues near the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus and downtown.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
In Pearson’s hometown of Croydon, just south of London, his is known for his numerous appearances in British documentaries and on reality shows — and his occasional gigs DJing at his local pub, Riff Raffs.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Where once pubs and clubs were the automatic choice, these days younger people are looking for something new.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Old Town Public House: A vibrant downtown pub with weekly events like open mics and beer tastings.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
Five Points South is a busy area known for its restaurants, nightclubs, pubs and live music venues near the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus and downtown.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
In Pearson’s hometown of Croydon, just south of London, his is known for his numerous appearances in British documentaries and on reality shows — and his occasional gigs DJing at his local pub, Riff Raffs.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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