Thesaurus results for PUBS

pubs

noun

plural of pub

as in taverns

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 pubs After spending much of his late 20s and early 30s in traditional English pubs, Teti also noticed the lack of a real dive bar in the city – a staple in the US. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 British pubs are struggling, with 161 shutting in the first quarter of 2026, up 26% from a year earlier. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The group became fixtures on London’s burgeoning pub-rock circuit, mixing rock, R&B and rockabilly at pubs, clubs and squat benefits around the city. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026 The neighborhood/area A mile and a half away lies the pretty village of Lyndhurst, with its tourist-coaxing fudge shops and pubs, and a Ferrari dealer plonked incongruously among the red brick and timber quaintness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Together and apart, Saville and Boty worked and played at the acme of a hip London artistic scene very different from the folk music pubs. — Sean Wilentz, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 From pubs to hotels to taxi drivers and hot-dog sellers, Manchester’s hospitality sector will benefit after the drought of games last year, too. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The Owens universe expands considerably as the sisters traverse England, with sets spanning Victorian apartments, country cottages, centuries-old pubs, and castle ruins. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 Oxford is a short drive away; consider a day trip to the historic city to wander through the colleges, go punting along the River Cherwell, or while away an afternoon in one of the many pubs or cafes. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of taverns

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High in California’s eastern Sierra, the road into Bodie State Historic Park winds past a lonely cemetery and into what was once a lawless mining town of around 10,000 people and nearly 60 saloons.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Creede, Leadville and Telluride had dozens of saloons packed in a few town blocks.

— Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

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Revised front and rear anti-roll bars are also on board to enhance agility.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Michelob Ultra transformed pieces of the official NBA Finals court into custom bottle openers and gave New York City bars and their bartenders the one-of-a-kind collectibles.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bars

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Morning shows looped footage of Guilfoyle’s appearances outside nightclubs, at public events and at a July 4 party where the Greek military arranged a fighter jet flyover.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
People under 21 are not allowed to enter or stay inside bars or nightclubs in California that only sell alcohol, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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