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as in hotel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated
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as in tavern
chiefly British
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens
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Recent Examples of public house
The pub — situated next to the Wrexham Association Football Club's stadium, Racecourse Ground — is the oldest public house at any sports stadium in the world.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Their style, the main calling card, was loosely based on English public houses from the late Middle Ages through early modern eras.
—David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2023
Jonathan Nichols first hung the white horse outside — a universal sign of a public house — and gave the tavern its name.
—Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
Pub is an abbreviation of public house—a meeting place for all comers (children and dogs are admitted, too).
—Oliver Smith, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2020
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Their style, the main calling card, was loosely based on English public houses from the late Middle Ages through early modern eras.
—David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2023
Jonathan Nichols first hung the white horse outside — a universal sign of a public house — and gave the tavern its name.
—Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
Pub is an abbreviation of public house—a meeting place for all comers (children and dogs are admitted, too).
—Oliver Smith, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public house
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Mollie Aspen This winter Aspen welcomed Mollie, a new boutique hotel on the edge of town.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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While green hotels and transportation are important, the focus in 2025 will shift more to the business side.Kurt Weinsheimer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The killer was Stephen Simmons, a tavern keeper who had been convicted of murdering his wife during a drunken quarrel.Dan Austin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the show, the main character kills someone while driving drunk and is punished by spending the afterlife inside the prison of his own tavern.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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About five hours north of the Elqui Valley, the tourist-friendly town of San Pedro de Atacama offers a mix of budget hostels and luxury accommodations in the Atacama Desert, such as the sustainable Explora Atacama Lodge.Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
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She had been reunited with an older sister at the hostel — a bittersweet moment because the sister had attempted suicide weeks earlier, following a difficult divorce.Declan Walsh, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nora Mac’s, a traditional Irish pub and restaurant, opened quietly in late December in Ballantyne.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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The village is also home to two beer pubs: One, Growler’s Beer Bistro (25 Main Street; 914-793-0608) near the train station and located within a former sub-station, features 20 local brews that include those from Peekskill Brewery, Hudson Valley Brewery and Industrial Arts Brewery.John Mariani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Mimicking an actual mountain course, it is formed from two slopes connected in an L Shape with a cafe in a wooden cabin perched high up between them.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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More big stories The new year ushered in new laws in California that affect cannabis cafes, artificial intelligence and parking.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Click here to see more photos of the 0 Series saloon and SUV.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The actress and singer, 55, partied at Kemo Sabe, a saloon in Aspen, with her manager, Benny Medina, and some friends, according to photos obtained by TMZ.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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For the drinking crowd, Margarita’s was another watering hole of choice.Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
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Best Theater District watering hole and the drink to get?Shivani Vora, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The new plan involved drinks ready in four minutes or less, simplifying the menu, eliminating extra charges for non-dairy milks, reintroducing the condiment bar and redesigning stores to enhance the in-store experience.Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In fact, in the early days, the user’s experience on the platform centered on the search bar.Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Public house.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20house. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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