/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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