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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Kaitlyn Rosati, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
Full Court will continue operating its popular Royal Mile pub and is planning a new business in the old Fong's location.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
In the beer brand's newest Super Bowl Ad spot — shared with PEOPLE by Stella Artois and set to air on TV on Feb. 9, during the Super Bowl LIX live from New Orleans — the soccer legend, 49, and his parents (played by actors) sit down in a pub to share a beer (and some crazy news).
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Rooney, for example, first turned out for a kids' team run by The Western Approaches, a pub where his father was a regular customer.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Mero Beach is close to Roseau, Dominica’s capital, and offers convenient access to many nearby pubs and restaurants.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
Full Court will continue operating its popular Royal Mile pub and is planning a new business in the old Fong's location.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
In the beer brand's newest Super Bowl Ad spot — shared with PEOPLE by Stella Artois and set to air on TV on Feb. 9, during the Super Bowl LIX live from New Orleans — the soccer legend, 49, and his parents (played by actors) sit down in a pub to share a beer (and some crazy news).
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Rooney, for example, first turned out for a kids' team run by The Western Approaches, a pub where his father was a regular customer.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pub
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“Pub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pub. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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