Pub

Definitions

1. A public server.
   slang
2. Clipping of publication.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
3. Clipping of publisher.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
4. Initialism of public utility bus.
   Philippines, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
5. A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.
   Commonwealth, Ireland, UK

Equivalents

Examples

“Reg liked a chat about old times and we used to go and have⟳ a chinwag in the pub.”

“From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look⟳ like⟳ much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie⟳ a stumble away.”

“Well there's private servers and then there's pubs that do their best to make⟳ sure everyone plays fair. The second option will be a lot easier to find⟳.”

“registered pubs”

“Pubs say⟳ it's out of print⟳, but it was supposed to have⟳ been reissued.”

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