A2noun informal 2K

Pub

🇬🇧 UK /["/pʌb/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pʌb/"]/

Meaning of Pub

a building where people go to drink and meet their friends. Pubs serve alcoholic and other drinks, and often also food.

In simple words: A place where people go to drink alcohol and socialize.

Pub in a sentence

• After work, we like to grab a drink at the local pub.
• The pub was filled with laughter and music on Saturday night.
• He enjoys meeting friends at the pub for trivia night.
• In some countries, the pub is a traditional gathering place for the community.
• They transformed the pub into a cozy cafe during the day.

How to use Pub

Use 'pub' when talking casually about a local bar or tavern. Avoid in formal contexts, like business meetings or academic writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pub' as a place where you 'pub-lish' stories with friends over drinks.

Related words

Collocations with Pub

• excellent
• good
• favourite
• go down
• go down to
• go round to
• food
• lunch
• meal
• at a/​the pub
• in a/​the pub

Synonyms for Pub

• bar
• tavern
• inn
• watering hole
• saloon

Opposites of Pub

• library
• private home
• quiet place

Common mistakes with Pub

• Confused with 'bar'; 'pub' usually has a more relaxed, communal atmosphere.
• Using 'pub' in overly formal situations; it's an informal term.

Frequently asked questions about Pub

What does Pub mean?

A place where people go to drink alcohol and socialize.

What is the definition of Pub?

a building where people go to drink and meet their friends. Pubs serve alcoholic and other drinks, and often also food.

How do you use Pub in a sentence?

After work, we like to grab a drink at the local pub.

Can you give another example of Pub?

The pub was filled with laughter and music on Saturday night.

What are synonyms for Pub?

Common alternatives include bar, tavern, inn, watering hole, saloon.

What is the opposite of Pub?

Opposite meanings include library, private home, quiet place.

What words go with Pub?

It commonly pairs with excellent, good, favourite, go down, go down to, go round to, food, lunch, meal, at a/​the pub, in a/​the pub.

What are common mistakes when using Pub?

Confused with 'bar'; 'pub' usually has a more relaxed, communal atmosphere. Using 'pub' in overly formal situations; it's an informal term.

How do you pronounce Pub?

US: /["/pʌb/"]/, UK: /["/pʌb/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Pub formal or informal?

"Pub" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Pub?

Use 'pub' when talking casually about a local bar or tavern. Avoid in formal contexts, like business meetings or academic writing.

What CEFR level is Pub?

"Pub" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.