pub — a place of business for the retail sale of alcoholic drinks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place of business for the retail sale of alcoholic drinks
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʌb/
Example Sentences
- The pub was so crowded that even the fish and chips were doing shots!
- We usually stop by the pub on Friday nights to unwind.
- The old pub has been serving the community for over 200 years.
pub
NOUN[/pʌb/]
a place of business for the retail sale of alcoholic drinks
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pub is a shortened form of 'public house,' a term originating in Britain to describe a communal establishment open to the general public. It evolved from a social gathering space where villagers could meet, consume alcoholic beverages, and engage in conversation.
Breakdown
pub is a clipped form of public house, where public (from Latin publicus, meaning 'of the people') + house (Old English hus, meaning 'dwelling') combines to denote a publicly accessible drinking establishment.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pub was so crowded that even the fish and chips were doing shots!”
“We usually stop by the pub on Friday nights to unwind.”
“The old pub has been serving the community for over 200 years.”
“My grandfather met my grandmother at the village pub during a dance.”
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