Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pub

noun
/pʌb/
Definition
A pub is a place where people can buy and drink alcoholic beverages, often accompanied by food.
Examples
  • We went to the pub after work to unwind.
  • The local pub hosts trivia nights every Thursday.
  • She met her friends at the pub for dinner.
Meaning
The term ‘pub’ is short for ‘public house’, and it typically serves as a casual gathering place for socializing.
Synonyms
  • bar
  • tavern
  • saloon
  • brewery