pub
noun
a bar or tavern.
pubs
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pluralof pub.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In July, the Labour government said pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates on top of rates relief announced in January.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
"Now, when someone wins they'll go around the festival site or some of the local pubs with the tarpaulin from the ham, and collect donations for good causes."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
For years, Richmond was known as one of London’s most charming residential enclaves—a peaceful riverside neighborhood filled with independent shops, cozy pubs, and leafy parks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
"Pub bosses, business leaders and even London's mayor" say the pubs plan is a "bad idea", according to the Metro.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Her father brings her everywhere while she is small, parading her like a well-loved small dog in expensive gowns, for his colleagues and acquaintances to fawn over in pubs after performances.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
