pub
/pʌb/
Definition
Noun: A pub is a building where alcoholic drinks, especially beer, and often light meals are served to the public. It is a social establishment, typically featuring a bar and public rooms for drinking and conversation.
Examples
- We met at the local pub for a drink after work.
- This traditional pub serves excellent fish and chips.
- The village pub is the social heart of the community.
Advanced Usage
- "To go for a pub lunch": To have a midday meal at a pub.
- Let's go for a pub lunch this Sunday.
- "Pub culture": Refers to the social traditions and atmosphere associated with pubs, particularly in countries like the UK and Ireland.
- Understanding British pub culture is important for visitors.
Variants and Related Words
- Public house: The formal, full name for a pub.
- Pub crawl (noun): An activity of visiting multiple pubs in one session.
- They organized a pub crawl for his birthday.
Synonyms
- Tavern: An older term for an establishment serving alcoholic drinks.
- Bar: An establishment with a primary focus on serving drinks from a bar counter.
- Inn: A pub that may also provide lodging for travelers.
Related Phrases
- Pub quiz: A trivia contest held in a pub.
- Our team won the pub quiz last night.
- Gastro-pub: A pub that places a high emphasis on high-quality food.
- It's more of a gastro-pub than a traditional drinking spot.
Idioms
- "My local": A common phrase meaning one's nearest or most frequently visited pub.
- I'm just popping down to my local.
Noun
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tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
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