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

Mr Hayden also runs a security firm which supports a number of pubs and clubs across Port Talbot and the surrounding area.

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The company is known for its craft beers and IPAs and has breweries and pubs across the globe, including about 60 in the the UK.

From BBC

He is at home at Windsor, he's on familiar territory, he's walking his dog, he's in the pub.

From BBC

The Prince takes the actor to the Two Brewers pub close to Windsor Castle.

From BBC

Inevitably, it became clear that to get a true picture of the culture inside the station, Rory would have to spend time covertly recording conversations outside it - in pubs where officers regularly socialised with colleagues.

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Related Words

• bar 
• inn 
• lounge 
• saloon 
• tavern