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
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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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2025
Turkey Red is a casual eatery with sustainable Mediterranean menu and baked goods, while Palmer Alehouse is a popular neighborhood family-friendly pub offering a wide selection of local craft beers.
—Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
There’s a local pub too, while a brewery lies in the opposite direction toward Tannersville.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Old-timey pubs abound in the Old Town, and so your first day should finish with a pint of Scottish ale or a wee dram of whisky at the 17th-century Ensign Ewart, or an atmospheric meal at the hugely popular 16th-century Witchery by the Castle.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Other ketamine clinics nearby include Zen Integrative Care, where people can get infusions a few floors above an Irish pub (not so serene, maybe), and Ketamine Infusion + Holistic, which is located in the same building as at least three dental offices and a dermatologist.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2025
Turkey Red is a casual eatery with sustainable Mediterranean menu and baked goods, while Palmer Alehouse is a popular neighborhood family-friendly pub offering a wide selection of local craft beers.
—Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
There’s a local pub too, while a brewery lies in the opposite direction toward Tannersville.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Old-timey pubs abound in the Old Town, and so your first day should finish with a pint of Scottish ale or a wee dram of whisky at the 17th-century Ensign Ewart, or an atmospheric meal at the hugely popular 16th-century Witchery by the Castle.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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