pub

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noun

ˈpəb How to pronounce pub (audio)
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chiefly British : public house sense 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed

pub

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abbreviation

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public
2
publication
3
publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing

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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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And that is presenting plenty of problems, most notably for people to enjoy watching the game at their local pub. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 The government's blanket extension means individual pubs do not need to apply for extended hours. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Trivia nights, which most pubs run on a weekly rotation, are competitive and collaborative, a great excuse to argue about random facts with a partner or a group. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 However, outgoing Prime Minister Starmer later clarified that pubs would be allowed to stay open longer. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pub

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First Known Use

Noun

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pub was in 1800

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pub

noun
ˈpəb
chiefly British
: public house sense 2

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