public house
Definitions
An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises.
A social gathering place, often referred to as a pub, that serves as a community hub.
Examples
The villagers gathered at the local public house to discuss the upcoming harvest festival.
After a long day of hiking, we stopped at a charming public house to enjoy a hearty meal and a pint.
The historic public house has been serving the community for over two hundred years.
Synonyms
Antonyms
teetotaler abstainer dry house prohibitionist private residence home dwelling