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1pub
noun \ˈpəb\
: a building or room especially in Britain or Ireland where alcoholic drinks and often food are served
Full Definition of PUB
1
chiefly British : public house 2
2
: an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed
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First Known Use of PUB
circa 1859
Related to PUB
- Synonyms
- bar, café (also cafe), cantina [Southwest], dramshop, gin mill, grogshop [chiefly British], barroom, public house [chiefly British], saloon, taproom, tavern, watering hole, watering place
2pub
abbreviation
Definition of PUB
1
public
2
publication
3
publicity
4
published; publisher; publishing
PUB Defined for Kids
pub
noun \ˈpəb\
Definition of PUB for Kids
: an establishment where alcoholic drinks are served
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