What does "pub" mean?

1. (a bar or public house) a place where you can buy drinks, especially beer, and often food. 2. (a publication) a short way of saying 'publication', like a book or a report.

How do you use "pub"?

Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to one's local or regular establishment. Commonly used in academic or professional contexts when discussing a bibliography or list of works.

pub

US //ˈpəb// UK //pˈʌb// pub

1 a bar or public house (n.)
A2 Elementary British English

a place where you can buy drinks, especially beer, and often food.

an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, traditionally serving as a community social centre in British and Irish culture.

Example

We met our friends at the local pub for a drink after work.

Example

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.
2 a publication (n.)
C1 Advanced Academic Informal

a short way of saying 'publication', like a book or a report.

a clipping of 'publication', used to refer to a printed or digital work.

Example

The professor asked for a list of my recent pubs for the application.

Example

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 1

Clipping of public house.

Etymology 2

Clipping of public server.

Etymology 3

Clipping of publication.

Etymology 4

Clipping of publish.

Etymology 5

Clipping of publisher.