1
chiefly British
: public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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public
2
publication
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publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing
Examples of pub in a Sentence
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
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Map Brewing Company Bozeman has plenty of craft breweries, but Map Brewing Company stands out for its scenic location, refreshing beers, and tasty pub grub.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This time, the pub-style stage will feature an Eagles tribute show, which also appears in a main stage format.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Map Brewing Company Bozeman has plenty of craft breweries, but Map Brewing Company stands out for its scenic location, refreshing beers, and tasty pub grub.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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