Public House

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪk haʊs/

Definitions of public house

noun a place where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed; a bar or tavern

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the public house with my friends for a drink.

A2 The public house in our village is a popular spot for locals to socialize.

B1 The public house down the street has a cozy atmosphere and serves delicious food.

B2 The historic public house has been standing for over a century and is a landmark in the city.

C1 The public house, known for its live music performances, attracts a diverse crowd of patrons.

C2 As a connoisseur of fine spirits, I appreciate the extensive selection of whiskies at the upscale public house.

Examples of public house in a Sentence

formal The public house has been a gathering place for the community for over a century.

informal Let's meet at the public house for a drink after work.

slang I heard there's a new public house opening up downtown.

figurative The public house of knowledge is where students come to expand their minds.

Grammatical Forms of public house

• past tense: visited
• plural: public houses
• comparative: more public
• superlative: most public
• present tense: visit
• future tense: will visit
• perfect tense: have visited
• continuous tense: is visiting
• singular: public house
• positive degree: public
• infinitive: to visit
• gerund: visiting
• participle: visited

Origin and Evolution of public house

First Known Use: 1393 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'public house' originated in England during the medieval period when establishments began serving alcoholic beverages to the public.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to any establishment serving the public, the term 'public house' eventually became synonymous with a place where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed, evolving into the modern-day term 'pub'.