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PUB/pʌb/

A pub is a British place for alcoholic drinks and often food — short for public house. A café is more for coffee and tea. A bar can be the counter or a similar place. At the pub; go to the pub. Public means for everyone — related but not the same noun.

Meaning

A place that sells alcoholic drinks and often food (British); short for public house.

Examples

• “Let’s meet at the pub after work.”
• “The pub on the corner serves good food.”
• “They met at the pub after work.”

Good to know

at the pub / go to the pub (British). Contrast: café, restaurant. From public house.

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