Publican (Noun)
Meaning
The keeper of a public house.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The publican carefully polished the wooden bar to a warm sheen, getting the pub ready for the evening's customers.
- After 20 years of running the local pub, the publican had become a well-respected figure in the community.
- The regulars at the pub teased the publican about his tendency to play the same old music every Friday night.
- The publican took pride in serving a selection of craft beers from local breweries alongside the more traditional pub fare.
- When the big game was on, the publican made sure to have extra staff on hand to handle the crowds of cheering fans.