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    public house
    /ˌpʌblɪk ˈhaʊs/

    noun

    • 1. formal term for pub British

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  2. www.britannica.com › topic › public-housePublic house | Definition, Pub, Function, & History | Britannica

    Jun 17, 2024 · public house, an establishment providing alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. The traditional pub was an establishment found originally in Britain and regions of British influence.

    • Tavern

      tavern, an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › public housePublic house Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. Synonyms of public house. 1. : inn, hostelry. 2. chiefly British : a licensed saloon or bar. Synonyms. auberge. caravansary. caravanserai. hospice. hostelry. hotel. inn. lodge. tavern. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of public house in a Sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUBLIC HOUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A public house is a formal term for a pub, a place where alcohol is legally consumed on the premises. Learn more about the origin, usage and synonyms of public house from Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PubPub - Wikipedia

    A pub (short for public house) is a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term first appeared in the late 17th century, to differentiate private houses from those open to the public as alehouses, taverns and inns . [1]

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPUBLIC HOUSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. British the formal name for pub. 2. US and Canadian. an inn, tavern, or small hotel. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. public house in American English. 1. an inn or tavern. 2. British.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › public+housePublic house - definition of public house by The Free Dictionary

    A public house is a place that sells alcoholic drinks, often called a pub in British English. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this term in different languages and contexts.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › public-housepublic house - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of public house noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.