English > public house: 1 sense > noun 1, artifactMeaning | tavern consisting of a building with a bar / bar and public rooms; often provides light meals. |
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Synonyms | pub, saloon, pothouse, gin mill, taphouse |
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Parts | barroom, bar, saloon, ginmill, taproom | A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter |
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Region | United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain | A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles |
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Narrower | alehouse | A tavern where ale is sold |
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free house | A public house that is not controlled by a brewery and so is free to sell different brands of beer and ale |
Broader | tavern, tap house | A building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks |
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Spanish | bar, pub, taberna, taphouse |
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Catalan | bar, pub, taphouse, taverna |
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