1
chiefly British
: public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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public
2
publication
3
publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing
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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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Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The pub closes at 2 a.m. New Year's Eve party at Boogie Fever in Ferndale
Boogie Fever in Ferndale promises a blowout dance party that transports partygoers through five decades of iconic music.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, quaint towns and villages such as Grasmere and Keswick offer a glimpse into traditional Lake District life, complete with charming shops, age-old British pubs, and rich Cumbrian history.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Meetinghouse in Philadelphia serves precise but unfussy pub fare and housemade beers on draft.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Known for its expansive craft beer menu that changes seasonally with 36 taps and dozens of bottles and cans, specialty burgers and pub fare, the new M.L. Rose location opened Oct. 21 at 2145 Nashville Pike in Gallatin.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The pub closes at 2 a.m. New Year's Eve party at Boogie Fever in Ferndale
Boogie Fever in Ferndale promises a blowout dance party that transports partygoers through five decades of iconic music.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, quaint towns and villages such as Grasmere and Keswick offer a glimpse into traditional Lake District life, complete with charming shops, age-old British pubs, and rich Cumbrian history.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Meetinghouse in Philadelphia serves precise but unfussy pub fare and housemade beers on draft.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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