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pub¹ Definition

pub (pub)

noun

Informal a bar or tavern

Etymology: contr. < public house

pub² Definition

pub

  1. public
  2. published
  3. publisher
  4. publishing

pub Synonyms

pub

n.

public house, bar, drinking establishment; see saloon 3.

pub Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • thatch: A shorter walk in the other direction leads to Tresillian with its thatched pub serving a range of good quality bar meals.
  • non-smoke: I'd be quite happy to go to non-smoking pubs and bars.
  • them: The spacious public areas include a themed pub and a brasserie.

Adjective modifier

  • cozy: It's hoped that this will become a regular brew at this delightful, cozy pub.
  • nearby: Most of these men have been in the betting shop for much of the afternoon having spent lunch in a nearby Pub.
  • Irish: It's an Irish pub that really is just a gig venue.
  • traditional: The Old Thistle Inn is a traditional country pub which dates back to 1721.
  • friendly: What is impresses us is the thought that Chris has put in to make this a family friendly pub.
  • local: I might well be sitting next to you in your local pub chatting about the charms of the latest draft ale.

Modifies a noun

  • crawl: We went on a pub crawl, we got beered up in every strip joint in town.
  • quiz: The day was rounded off with a hotly fought pub type quiz on a pharmaceutical theme.
  • grub: Along with real ale and good pub grub, the talks are a great way to have a relaxing and informative evening.
  • lunch: Pub lunch day tomorrow, with my former colleagues.
  • landlord: In future, according to the Bill, a pub landlord will need to apply for a premises license.
  • chain: I built my reputation on branded themed pub chains.

Noun used with modifier

  • gastro: Among our portfolio are hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs, leisure industry, healthcare, education and contract caterers.
  • riverside: Choose between deserted coastal marshes or promenades and candy-floss, seaside picnics or cozy riverside pubs, and shingle beaches with exhilarating views.
  • canalside: The Drawbridge at Majors Green is a pleasant canalside pub.
  • ale: The Kings Head at Napton cross-roads is a good real ale pub with a restaurant.
  • village: The final venue was a village Pub, which catered for all our needs.

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