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
Along with their beer and hard seltzers, Boulevard offers a full food menu of pub fare, large TVs to watch the matches and an outdoor patio for extra seating.
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Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Fireside pubs and cozy inns also shine bright, providing a warm reprieve for chilly travelers.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The pub's merchandise, and its commemorative souvenir pint glasses in particular, have become almost as iconic as the destination itself.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
In Folsom’s Historic District, the British pub on Sutter Street is going all-out for the World Cup, encouraging soccer fans to watch every game at the bar with food and drink specials as well as prizes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
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Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Fireside pubs and cozy inns also shine bright, providing a warm reprieve for chilly travelers.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The pub's merchandise, and its commemorative souvenir pint glasses in particular, have become almost as iconic as the destination itself.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
In Folsom’s Historic District, the British pub on Sutter Street is going all-out for the World Cup, encouraging soccer fans to watch every game at the bar with food and drink specials as well as prizes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Joseph Brewster turned the house into a tavern and store during the War for Independence when it was frequented by British soldiers stationed in the area.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The show then jumps ahead to the start of the next summer in Barry’s Bay, where Percy works to reopen the tavern.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Walnut Creek’s future as a commercial, dining and nightlife destination began near those crossroads with the opening of a hotel, store and saloon in the 1850s.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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After the show, Daniel and Louis meet at a hotel bar.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Every bar and many bodegas were showing the game.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, the owners of Jet Set nightclub, could face up to 2 years in prison if found guilty.—
Martín Adames,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Sacramento County prosecutors on Monday pressed their theory that Payton and Martin were involved in a shootout with rival gang members on the downtown street corner rather than defending themselves from a spontaneous volley of gunfire as nightclubs closed April 3, 2022.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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