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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated
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as in tavern
chiefly British
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens
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Recent Examples of public house
The London-style public house is a unique offering that complements its rooftop neighbor, the Monarch Club.
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Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Drawing inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, the Lone Goat — at 33 John R St., just off Woodward Avenue and across from The Brakeman — serves classic pub fare, paired with British and domestic draught beers, cocktails and spirits.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2024
In 1742, Franklin repeatedly suspended work on Pamela to print lottery tickets, licenses for peddlers and public houses, sheriff’s warrants, naval certificates, soap wrappers, medical cures, bookplates for libraries, 1,000 hat bills, Irish Society tickets, and thousands of advertisements.
—Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The pub — situated next to the Wrexham Association Football Club's stadium, Racecourse Ground — is the oldest public house at any sports stadium in the world.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
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Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Drawing inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, the Lone Goat — at 33 John R St., just off Woodward Avenue and across from The Brakeman — serves classic pub fare, paired with British and domestic draught beers, cocktails and spirits.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2024
In 1742, Franklin repeatedly suspended work on Pamela to print lottery tickets, licenses for peddlers and public houses, sheriff’s warrants, naval certificates, soap wrappers, medical cures, bookplates for libraries, 1,000 hat bills, Irish Society tickets, and thousands of advertisements.
—Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
The pub — situated next to the Wrexham Association Football Club's stadium, Racecourse Ground — is the oldest public house at any sports stadium in the world.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public house
Noun
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Far from an unregulated free-for-all, Florida vacation rentals follow rigorous safety, tax and operational standards — often exceeding those required of traditional hotels.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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In many areas, vacation rentals generate more bed tax revenue than traditional hotels, directly funding local infrastructure, beach restoration and community projects.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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Be sure to keep an eye out as the windmill atop the tavern is engulfed in flames several times an hour.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the hands had a bracelet from the hostel where Coatti was staying, and the bracelet eventually helped investigators determine the identity of the victim, El Spectador, El Tiempo and El Colombiano reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The exterior of the old hotel, where the blue doors led to the lobby of a hostel that opened in 2000 in half of the building.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
4 Apr. 2025
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McHale’s, an Irish pub that once had locations in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, will reopen in Charlotte, but a timeline has not been shared.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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That’s a great sign for anyone who loves grabbing a post-work pint at any of the country’s world-famous pubs.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the trendy neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, cafes and clothing stores bustled as usual.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, Bachelier opened a cafe and test kitchen space along Highway 101 in Leucadia that somewhat accidentally became a blockbuster restaurant, though its immediate success was slightly improbable but not at all surprising given the collective talent.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The saloon includes vertical headlamps, Kia’s Star Map lighting and 19-inch alloy wheels.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Add a soundtrack to your visit with local music at the Spur, the Cabin, or any saloon with tunes floating out the front door.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Dec. 2024
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Consider taking a hike into the area, and be on the lookout for mustangs gathered around watering holes.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Expert guides navigate rocky trails while pointing out unique geological formations, ancient petroglyphs, and hidden watering holes where wildlife gathers.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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About midway through, his character, searching for a trafficked young woman, poses as a drug dealer looking to score a connection with a local kingpin holding court in the backroom of a biker bar.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The judge sentenced the former G-Unit rapper to 30 days behind bars.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Public house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20house. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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