pub
Translation
pub, public house
Examples
Let's meet at the pub for a drink.
Let's meet at the pub for a drink.
He owns a small pub in the village.
He owns a small pub in the village.
Grammar Patterns
a/the pub a place for drinking Let's meet at the pub.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bar, tavern, inn
Etymology
Short for 'public house', a place licensed to sell alcoholic drinks.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'public' place where people gather for a drink, a very common part of British culture.