as in taverns
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 pubs
There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.
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Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Try eating in local pubs like Kivi Tavern or Mõisa Talli.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
As for cafes or pubs, a few coins in a tip jar is always thoughtful, but not expected, and you would never be expected to tip on a takeaway.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
The allocation limits have not affected all pubs.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The piece references a moment in Australian history before women won the right to drink in the nation’s pubs in 1965.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 12 Dec. 2024
This is bound to be the year that British pubs become fashionable.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Stop at The Audley Public House for a delicious meal in one of the city’s most elegant pubs.
—Eva Ramirez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Try eating in local pubs like Kivi Tavern or Mõisa Talli.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
As for cafes or pubs, a few coins in a tip jar is always thoughtful, but not expected, and you would never be expected to tip on a takeaway.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
The allocation limits have not affected all pubs.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The piece references a moment in Australian history before women won the right to drink in the nation’s pubs in 1965.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 12 Dec. 2024
This is bound to be the year that British pubs become fashionable.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Stop at The Audley Public House for a delicious meal in one of the city’s most elegant pubs.
—Eva Ramirez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Pubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pubs. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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