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
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
The Newes From America pub traces its history back to the 1700s.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
There’s never been a better time to eat in London’s pubs.
—Will Hawkes, Saveur, 29 May 2024
The film takes the time to show us the joyful aspects of their relationship, from discussing music on the pub jukebox to a date at the zoo.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 17 May 2024
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Noun
However, the lager, which launched in pubs three years ago and has become a leading brand in the country, is brewed entirely in the U.K., raising question marks about its heritage and how it is marketed.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 5 June 2024
The Newes From America pub traces its history back to the 1700s.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
There’s never been a better time to eat in London’s pubs.
—Will Hawkes, Saveur, 29 May 2024
The film takes the time to show us the joyful aspects of their relationship, from discussing music on the pub jukebox to a date at the zoo.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 17 May 2024
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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