Definitions
01a bar or public house
A2 · Elementary Countable noun British English
n. a place where you can buy drinks, especially beer, and often food.
n. an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, traditionally serving as a community social centre in British and Irish culture.
日本語:パブ※
“We met our friends at the local pub for a drink after work.”
“The village pub remains the heart of the community, providing a space where residents of all ages gather for Sunday lunch and conversation.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to one's local or regular establishment.
02a publication
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic · Informal
n. a short way of saying 'publication', like a book or a report.
n. a clipping of 'publication', used to refer to a printed or digital work.
“The professor asked for a list of my recent pubs for the application.”
“The researcher's CV was impressive, boasting several high-impact pubs in prestigious medical journals over the last decade.”
Usage
Commonly used in academic or professional contexts when discussing a bibliography or list of works.
Etymology
Clipping of public house.
Clipping of public server.
Clipping of publication.
Clipping of publish.
Clipping of publisher.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
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