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pub

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To go to one or more public houses.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

puhb
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpʌb

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.

Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. informalintransitive

    To go to one or more public houses.

  2. informaltransitive

    To publish

noun

  1. ukirelandcommonwealth

    A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

  2. The act of publishing printed or other matter.

  3. A person or (especially) a company who publishes, especially books.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To go to one or more public houses.

Used this way, pub is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Casual
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Playful
Usage feel
Casual and conversational

Where it naturally appears

  • Everyday conversation
  • Social media/informal writing

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Synonyms

Sense: public house where beverages or primarily alcoholic

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