Pub

Pronunciation: /pʌb/

Definitions of pub

noun a place where alcoholic drinks are served and people gather to socialize

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the pub with my friends.

A2 At the pub, they serve delicious fish and chips.

B1 The pub down the street has live music on Fridays.

B2 We decided to meet at the pub for a pint after work.

C1 The historic pub we visited had a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.

C2 The pub we went to last night had an extensive selection of craft beers.

Examples of pub in a Sentence

formal The local pub is a popular spot for social gatherings.

informal Let's meet up at the pub for a drink after work.

slang I heard there's a new pub in town that's lit!

figurative The library is like a pub for book lovers.

Grammatical Forms of pub

• plural: pubs
• comparative: more pub
• superlative: most pub
• present tense: pub
• future tense: will pub
• perfect tense: have pubbed
• continuous tense: is pubbing
• singular: pub
• positive degree: very pub
• infinitive: to pub
• gerund: pubbing
• participle: pubbed

Origin and Evolution of pub

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pub' is a shortening of 'public house', which originally referred to a place where the public could gather for socializing, drinking, and eating.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pub' became the common term used to refer to such establishments in British and Irish English, and the concept of a pub has evolved to become a cultural institution in many countries around the world.