Kilo Lingo

/pʌb/

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Translation

A place, common in Britain, where people meet to drink beer, talk, and often eat.

Word origin

A short form of public house, the old British name for a house open to the public for drinks.

Origin
English
Root
public house
English cognates
public

Grammar

Gender
Pluralpubs

Examples

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A pub is a British place for drinking and talking with friends.

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Many pubs also serve meals, not only drinks.

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"Pubs" is the plural, meaning more than one pub.

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This word is part of lesson 59.