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public house Definition

public house

noun

  1. an inn or tavern
  2. Brit. an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises and often serving meals as well

public house Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • run: The best run public houses are not immune to this problem.
  • open: In 1637, Venice opened the first public opera house, Teatro San Cassiano.

Preposition: at

time: There were no customers in the public house at the time.

Adjective modifier

  • local: A good local public house with excellent homemade food is located over the road.
  • first: In 1637, Venice opened the first public opera house, Teatro San Cassiano.
  • good: A good local public house with excellent homemade food is located over the road.

Preposition: with

food: A good local public house with excellent homemade food is located over the road.

Noun used with modifier

opera: In 1637, Venice opened the first public opera house, Teatro San Cassiano.