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

Then schools are closed, followed by pubs, restaurants, gyms and cinemas.

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There have been calls for the Scotland manager to be knighted, for pubs to be given special late night licences, and for a holiday on the day of the opening match.

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Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.

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The Church on the Hill pub in Glasgow is just a stone's throw away from Hampden and a piper welcomed hundreds of revellers ahead of kick-off.

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Like a lot of good stories, this one starts in a pub.

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Related Words

• bar 
• inn 
• lounge 
• saloon 
• tavern