pub

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

   Reg liked a chat about old times and we used to go and have a chinwag in the pub.

2. 2
   noun

   A public server.

   Well there's private servers and then there's pubs that do their best to make sure everyone plays fair. The second option will be a lot easier to find.

3. 3
   noun

   Clipping of publication.

   registered pubs

4. 4
   noun

   Clipping of publisher.

   Pubs say it's out of print, but it was supposed to have been reissued.

5. 5
   noun

   tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms

6. 6
   verb

   To go to one or more public houses.

7. 7
   verb

   to publish

8. 8
   noun

   Initialism of public utility bus.

Etymology

Clipping of public server.