Pub

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pÊŒb/
• UK IPA: /pÊŠb/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒb, Rhymes: -ÊŠb

Short form of public, from public house

Noun

1. A public house, where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and drunk. Many pubs also provide food and/or entertainment.
• 1963, Margery Allingham, The China Governess Chapter Foreword, Reg liked a chat about old times and we used to go and have a chinwag in the pub.
• 2013-06-08, The new masters and commanders, From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.

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Full definition of pub

Verb

1. (intransitive) To go to one or more public houses.

of publication

Noun

1. A publication.registered pubs

of publish

Verb

1. (informal, transitive) to publish----