pub

noun
UK: /pʌb/
US: /pʌb/

  1. A building where you can buy and drink alcohol and often eat food.

    1. Let's go to the pub for a drink after work, I really need to unwind a bit [ ] [ ]
    2. The pub down the street is having a special on fish and chips tonight, so we could eat there. [ ] [ ]

  2. A business that has a license to sell alcoholic drinks.

    1. The pub is always crowded on Friday nights, so arrive early if you want a seat. [ ] [ ]
    2. Owning a pub had always been a dream of his, but the startup costs were daunting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bar tavern inn public house

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pub" in English means: A building where you can buy and drink alcohol and often eat food., A business that has a license to sell alcoholic drinks..

The phonetic transcription of "pub" is /pʌb/ in British English and /pʌb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pub": bar, tavern, inn, public house.

Example usage of "pub": "Let's go to the pub for a drink after work, I really need to unwind a bit". More examples on the page.