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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated
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as in tavern
chiefly British
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens
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Recent Examples of public house
This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
The London-style public house is a unique offering that complements its rooftop neighbor, the Monarch Club.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Drawing inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, the Lone Goat — at 33 John R St., just off Woodward Avenue and across from The Brakeman — serves classic pub fare, paired with British and domestic draught beers, cocktails and spirits.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
The London-style public house is a unique offering that complements its rooftop neighbor, the Monarch Club.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Drawing inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, the Lone Goat — at 33 John R St., just off Woodward Avenue and across from The Brakeman — serves classic pub fare, paired with British and domestic draught beers, cocktails and spirits.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public house
Noun
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Then, in September, he was arrested by federal authorities at a Manhattan hotel.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Levi envisions a complex with a pair of 20,000-square-foot soundstages, two amphitheaters, a boutique hotel, cabins and a farm-to-table restaurant.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Shells from the tavern in the basement of Gladstone’s Land, a tenement house in the Scottish capital, filled in gaps in the building’s brickwork.—
Garritt C. Van Dyk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The female duck was brought to Chicago by former Marine Francis J. Fagan — who had won it in a tavern raffle in New Zealand — and used her to help with recruitment duties for the Korean War.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The sleeper service from Hamburg in northern Germany would, therefore, be a hostel on wheels.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Fred remained behind bars and was later transferred to a bail hostel while awaiting trial.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Other ketamine clinics nearby include Zen Integrative Care, where people can get infusions a few floors above an Irish pub (not so serene, maybe), and Ketamine Infusion + Holistic, which is located in the same building as at least three dental offices and a dermatologist.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
2 June 2025
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Turkey Red is a casual eatery with sustainable Mediterranean menu and baked goods, while Palmer Alehouse is a popular neighborhood family-friendly pub offering a wide selection of local craft beers.—
Brandon Withrow,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Mushroom coffee is pretty much everywhere by now—from the beverage aisle of the grocery store to your favorite healthy cafe.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Aside from a few food and coffee options on either side of Harris Ranch and a smattering in Bown Crossing, there are no restaurants, dining spots or cafes for neighbors to gather.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Pendergast thrived in business, expanding his real estate holdings and opening new establishments, including a saloon at Fifth and Main streets.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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Nation was known throughout the Midwest for her assault on saloons and bars with her hatchet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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As Hackers Attack — Here’s How Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Monday, May 19 Speaking of old-timers, just a half-mile down the boulevard stands the century-old watering hole Musso & Frank Grill, a magnet for true celluloid royalty like Chaplin and Sinatra, Bogart and Garbo.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The Desert Bar, snuggled in a remote corner of western Arizona, isn’t your average watering hole.—
Tiffany Acosta,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Concrete surfaces: Lightning can travel through metal bars or wires in concrete.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Greeks are famously late-night eaters and known to occupy every available space at bars, beaches and benches waiting for their city to cool down.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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“Public house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20house. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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