pub

noun

ˈpəb How to pronounce pub (audio)
Definition of pubnext
as in tavern
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 pub Guests also will have the opportunity to enjoy drinks from the bar team behind Thunderbolt and Night on Earth, try ricotta pancakes from Café Telegrama and sample British pub revival dishes from New York City hotspot Dean’s. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Bearded Lady began on Magnolia Avenue as a cozy pub with an extensive beer menu. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 One of the pub's owners, Michael Stiglitz, said the damage inside was repaired in one weekend. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Last year, British TV host Piers Morgan claimed the cousins had a falling out after Eugenie was photographed outside a London pub with a group that included him. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
  1. tavern
  2. saloon
  3. bar
  4. nightclub
Noun
  • Some chefs argue there’s a time and place for it, as in more casual settings like breakfast joints or taverns.
    — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Known for his connections to Richard’s Bar, the old-school tavern where the city’s smoking ordinances never seem to be enforced, Dominic has reputed Outfit ties that go back many years.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • Kimberly Schlarman, local history supervisor for the Glenview Public Library and a member of the Glenview History Center Board of Directors, said the Glen View House was a saloon by the 1890s, with lodgings on the second floor.
    — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In an interview with the Idaho Statesman regarding the sale, Fitzpatrick alluded to forces beyond his control forcing his hand in listing the saloon.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of saloon
Noun
  • Days after what police say was a hate-motivated shooting outside a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona, a fuller picture of the gunman is coming to light.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gold bars lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • Broadway-loving teens will fall madly in love with this 2001 musical classic about the infamous French nightclub, its star performer Satine, and her poem-writing love Christian—Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in two of their best roles.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That means his restaurant and nightclub venues will continue to work within the budgets of the major American players, while still offering a superior product to ensure repeat business.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of nightclub

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