pub

Everyday

1. A pub (short for «public house») is a place in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand where adults buy and drink beer and other drinks, and often eat meals. tree →
2. (informal) The pub can mean going out for a drink. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life families may eat Sunday lunch at a pub; adults meet friends at the pub. Pubs often have names like «The Red Lion» and quiz nights. In the law, children can only go in with adults and cannot buy alcohol. Phrases: go to the pub, pub lunch, pub quiz, local pub, pub crawl.

Examples

• We had lunch at the pub after the walk. tree →
• The local pub has a big garden with swings. tree →
• Dad's team won the pub quiz. tree →
• The pub is called «The King's Head». tree →
• There are 4 pubs on the high street. tree →
• Uncle Mick went down the pub to watch the match. (informal) tree →
• In Australia, a pub is often called a hotel. tree →

Note

Countable noun, a short form of «public house». In the USA the nearest word is «bar». In Australia pubs are often called «hotels». Children are allowed in many pubs with an adult, but cannot buy alcohol.