pub
1 of 2noun
ˈpəb 
1
chiefly British : public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
pub
2 of 2abbreviation
1
public
2
publication
3
publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing
Synonyms
Noun
- bar
- barroom
- café
- cafe
- cantina [Southwest]
- dramshop
- gin mill
- grogshop [chiefly British]
- public house [chiefly British]
- saloon
- taproom
- tavern
- watering hole
- watering place
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Katie Rice, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 To the Downy guy, and all his clones at my local pub: Please take note. Jamie Waters, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 That throwback design has been enhanced by some modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, great room, study, media room and its own English-style pub. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 Aurora Downtown invites those 21 and older to put together their own pub and margarita crawl in downtown Aurora this summer. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2022 Housed in a former meat market, Callaghan’s has been a mainstay at the corner of Marine and Charleston streets since Woodrow Callaghan opened his namesake pub in 1946. Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 28 June 2022 Complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services are available, as well as onsite dining in its gastro pub, Belly of the Bison — a favorite foodie spot for Yukoners. Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2022 At his other pub, The Boot, a stone’s throw away in St. Albans, energy costs will triple. New York Times, 8 June 2022 Bra is definitely a cut above your average beer-and-wings sports pub; wings do feature on the menu, but in a nod to Nguyen's Vietnamese heritage, they're caramelized with coconut milk and served over a tangy cabbage slaw. Vogue, 3 June 2022 See More
Noun
Barnard, a native of London, moved to Florida nine years ago and opened his British pub and restaurant called the Magical Meat Boutique in Mount Dora in 2014. Katie Rice, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 To the Downy guy, and all his clones at my local pub: Please take note. Jamie Waters, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 That throwback design has been enhanced by some modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, great room, study, media room and its own English-style pub. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 Aurora Downtown invites those 21 and older to put together their own pub and margarita crawl in downtown Aurora this summer. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2022 Housed in a former meat market, Callaghan’s has been a mainstay at the corner of Marine and Charleston streets since Woodrow Callaghan opened his namesake pub in 1946. Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 28 June 2022 Complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services are available, as well as onsite dining in its gastro pub, Belly of the Bison — a favorite foodie spot for Yukoners. Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2022 At his other pub, The Boot, a stone’s throw away in St. Albans, energy costs will triple. New York Times, 8 June 2022 Bra is definitely a cut above your average beer-and-wings sports pub; wings do feature on the menu, but in a nod to Nguyen's Vietnamese heritage, they're caramelized with coconut milk and served over a tangy cabbage slaw. Vogue, 3 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing pub
Kids Definition
pub
noun
ˈpəb
: an establishment where alcoholic drinks are served
pub
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- tavern
- cafe
- saloon
- bar
- nightclub
- café
- barroom
- taproom
- dramshop
- bistro
- alehouse
- cabaret
- cantina
- brewpub
- roadhouse
- watering place
- public house
- speakeasy
- watering hole
- gin mill
- grogshop
- joint
- wineshop
- sports bar
- dive
- barrelhouse
- package store
- bottle club
