publican

noun
UK: /ˈpʌblɪkən/
US: /ˈpʌblɪkən/

  1. A person who owns or manages a pub.

    1. The publican poured a pint of beer for the customer.
    2. The experienced publican knew how to handle a crowded bar on a Friday night.

Synonyms

landlord innkeeper

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "publican": landlord, innkeeper.

Example usage of "publican": "The publican poured a pint of beer for the customer.". More examples on the page.