1
chiefly British
: public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
1
public
2
publication
3
publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing
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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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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
Many are now turning their attention to Suffolk, about two hours northeast of the capital, for its quiet beaches, meandering river walks, and elevated pubs and restaurants.
—Kate Maxwell, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
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Noun
The pub will serve beer, wine, craft cocktails and food.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
Many are now turning their attention to Suffolk, about two hours northeast of the capital, for its quiet beaches, meandering river walks, and elevated pubs and restaurants.
—Kate Maxwell, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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