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
Fans mob the surrounding streets, trudging back into pubs and bustling clubs on the high street.
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Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025
The sports pub ended its 13 years of residency at the edge of downtown Sacramento on June 30.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Named for founder Jerry O'Bryan and his eight brothers, Nine Irish Brothers, which opened in 2006, still operates locations in West Lafayette and Lafayette, serving pub food and plenty of Guinness.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This traditionally working class part of Nashville is now home to brew pubs, some fine dining — and a vegan bakehouse.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025
The sports pub ended its 13 years of residency at the edge of downtown Sacramento on June 30.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Named for founder Jerry O'Bryan and his eight brothers, Nine Irish Brothers, which opened in 2006, still operates locations in West Lafayette and Lafayette, serving pub food and plenty of Guinness.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
This traditionally working class part of Nashville is now home to brew pubs, some fine dining — and a vegan bakehouse.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pub
Noun
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Emma and Travis Heim, who set off the craft barbecue explosion in Fort Worth and then retired from pit chores, will open a cocktail tavern with pizza in a historic landmark in South Main Village, Travis Heim said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 July 2025
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Its two-stoplight downtown has the typical staples – a tavern, an antique store and a coffee shop.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The lodge contained a saloon, deli, coffee shop, post office, gift shop and a visitors center.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Other distinctive features of the main lodge include a dining room with canyon views, saloon, sunroom, auditorium and post office.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Fans across South Florida — and the country— flocked to local bars and restaurants that hosted watch parties during the season.—
Amanda Rosa
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, is opening a new tavern, the first dedicated bar and lounge in the park's 54-year history.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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In some videos that have gone viral on social media, DJs have played the viral audio at nightclubs.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The January-premiering third season of the show — about a group of friends in Charleston, S.C. working at Leva Bonaparte’s crown jewel nightclub on King Street — saw Kulp face allegations of a cheating scandal with now-fiancée Emmy Sharrett.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 July 2025
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pub. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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