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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated
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as in tavern
chiefly British
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens
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Recent Examples of public house
The pub — situated next to the Wrexham Association Football Club's stadium, Racecourse Ground — is the oldest public house at any sports stadium in the world.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Their style, the main calling card, was loosely based on English public houses from the late Middle Ages through early modern eras.
—David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2023
Jonathan Nichols first hung the white horse outside — a universal sign of a public house — and gave the tavern its name.
—Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
Pub is an abbreviation of public house—a meeting place for all comers (children and dogs are admitted, too).
—Oliver Smith, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2020
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Their style, the main calling card, was loosely based on English public houses from the late Middle Ages through early modern eras.
—David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2023
Jonathan Nichols first hung the white horse outside — a universal sign of a public house — and gave the tavern its name.
—Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
Pub is an abbreviation of public house—a meeting place for all comers (children and dogs are admitted, too).
—Oliver Smith, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2020
See all Example Sentences for public house
Recent Examples of Synonyms for public house
Noun
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The decor combines modern styling with contemporary Thai influences and nods to Art Deco (common throughout the hotel).—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The ladies’ room in restaurants, bars, airports, train and bus stations, hotel lobbies, schools, and event venues remains one of the few spaces where men are strictly prohibited.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Jan. 2025
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Lots of restaurants around town serve them, either as a starter or as the main event of a humble, satisfying winter meal, but the refined 37 Alpine Eating and the classic family-run tavern Gasthaus Fink just beside Piazza Walther are especially nice places to enjoy them.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Those in Birmingham can also visit the tavern that inspired the show's criminal hangout.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Where to Stay Like most ski towns, Rossland has several accommodation options tucked around, from cheap hostels to bed-and-breakfasts to motels.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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According to the affidavit, a desk clerk at the hostel asked Mangione to lower his mask during his check-in process.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
19 Dec. 2024
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Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women's basketball's vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
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This is the first restaurant project for Russell, who has owned the building for several years and grew up frequenting O’Connell’s, the Irish pub that was located at the address for decades till the mid-1980s.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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Several other tenants are expected to open in the district this year, including Standard Beer + Food and the all-day cafe Good Graces.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Mather had a small cafe prior to the pandemic, which has also been nixed.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After dinner, the saloon comes alive with the warmth of a crackling fireplace as does the main lodge, where staff and guests alike dance to country music played by local musicians.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Cline noted that the first gunfight in the film, set in front of a saloon, was among the most tricky to get right in terms of color and lighting.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Sadly, all the nefarious plotting, indulgent celebrating, and pistol-pulling encounters at the infamous watering hole happened on a soundstage in Manchester.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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The horses are gathered around the watering hole of the green cup.—
Han Ong,
The New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2025
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Popular local seafood chain Anna Maria Oyster Bar rounds out the offerings with a restaurant and bar.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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During a visit to the capital city of Boston, tourists can discover all sorts of polished bars and prestigious restaurants within city limits, and for a truly lavish experience, there’s no beating the Boston Wine and Food Festival.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Public house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20house. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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