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
After years of delay, wreckers get ready to raze enormous ex-hotel in this central CT town
After years of delay, wreckers get ready to raze enormous ex-hotel in this central CT town
CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
After Hometown Bar-B-Que came Red Hook Tavern, Mr. Durney’s vision of an ideal local pub, in the waterfront neighborhood where his Irish immigrant family first found their feet in New York City.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall
Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women's basketball's vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall
CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
To be able to make a film that’s really connected, first and foremost, with the people of Belfast, and particularly in West Belfast, and to be able to walk down the street and people congratulate you and go into pubs and people want to buy you a pint, that’s really nice.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2025
After Hometown Bar-B-Que came Red Hook Tavern, Mr. Durney’s vision of an ideal local pub, in the waterfront neighborhood where his Irish immigrant family first found their feet in New York City.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women’s basketball’s vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall
Geno Auriemma sees championship path after UConn women's basketball's vintage dominance vs. Seton Hall
CT brewery closes a popular shoreline pub and restaurant location.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
To be able to make a film that’s really connected, first and foremost, with the people of Belfast, and particularly in West Belfast, and to be able to walk down the street and people congratulate you and go into pubs and people want to buy you a pint, that’s really nice.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
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While Quebec City’s winter nightlife can be muted compared to the summer, Pub Saint-Alexandre, an English tavern in Old Quebec, is another bar that offers year-round programming.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jones recognizes that some gaming groups want to befriend these beasts instead of mounting one on the wall of the tavern as a trophy.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The drive to the resort provides a nice overview of Ubud, the closest town to Sayan, which is lined with shops and cafes (and a popular market) just steps from working rice paddies and local Hindu temples and shrines.—
Tim Chan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ben and Erin will also lend their renovation and design expertise to bolster several local businesses, including a soda shop, theater, and Cuban cafe.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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The last-chance saloon is where Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez likes to drink.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The mandatory closing of saloons and bars led to the rise of secret nightclubs and liquor stores where liquor flowed free.—
Sam Woodward,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks is bringing back perks like free refills for in-house customers and a condiment bar.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Where to Drink Rakia Bar Open since 2006, this convivial bar is dedicated to Serbia’s beloved brandy, called rakia.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Culinary spaces will have a bohemian style and will include a gastronomic restaurant, cafe and speakeasy bar and nightclub, as well as a rooftop pool and bar with spectacular views of the city.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Products using names such as Black Horse and Bio Max, packaged as shots or sticks, are then sold illegally in venues such as nightclubs, promising health benefits, said officials.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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