pub

¹

[puhb]

noun

1. a bar or tavern.

pub.

²

abbreviation

1. public.

2. publication.

3. published.

4. publisher.

5. publishing.

pub.

¹

abbreviation

1. public

2. publication

3. published

4. publisher

5. publishing

pub

²

/ pʌb /

noun

1. Formal name: public house. a building with a bar and one or more public rooms licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic drink, often also providing light meals

2. a hotel

verb

1. informal,  (intr) to visit a pub or pubs (esp in the phrase go pubbing )

Word History and Origins

Origin of pub¹

First recorded in 1855–60; short for public house

Example Sentences

A council's social work policies were not followed in the case of a 13-year-old girl who died after her mum went to the pub.

From BBC

Lacking the money to buy even a single portion of fish and chips at a local pub, Francis agrees to be Stanley’s right-hand man.

From Los Angeles Times

Most days, Lisa walks her two dogs past the pub, and says she wouldn't be happy if it became asylum accommodation.

From BBC

"We are asking the government to recognise the beer and pub sector and the role that they play, not only economically but also socially," said chief executive of the BBPA, Emma McClarkin.

From BBC

A landmark pub in Scunthorpe is closing after trading for 125 years.

From BBC

Related Words

• bar 
• inn 
• lounge 
• saloon 
• tavern