Publican

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪkən/

Definitions of publican

noun a person who owns or manages a pub or tavern

Example Sentences

A1 The publican served drinks to the customers at the bar.

A2 The publican was friendly and chatted with the regulars.

B1 The publican managed the pub and ensured everything ran smoothly.

B2 The publican had to deal with rowdy patrons and maintain order in the pub.

C1 The publican was well-respected in the community for their fair treatment of customers.

C2 The publican was known for their expertise in selecting and serving high-quality drinks.

Examples of publican in a Sentence

formal The publican was responsible for overseeing the operations of the pub.

informal The publican greeted all the regulars by name as they walked in.

slang The publican is throwing a big bash at the pub tonight.

figurative The publican of the neighborhood is known for always having a listening ear for everyone's problems.

Grammatical Forms of publican

• past tense: publicaned
• plural: publicans
• comparative: more publican
• superlative: most publican
• present tense: publicans
• future tense: will publican
• perfect tense: have publicaned
• continuous tense: is publicaning
• singular: publican
• positive degree: publican
• infinitive: to publican
• gerund: publicaning
• participle: publicaning

Origin and Evolution of publican

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'publican' originated from Latin 'publicanus' meaning 'tax collector'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'publican' evolved to refer to the keeper of a public house or inn, where alcoholic beverages are served to customers.