What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
drinkery
Example
Let's go to the drinkery down the street for happy hour. [drinkery: noun]
Example
The drinkery was packed with people enjoying their drinks and chatting. [drinkery: noun]
pub
Example
We went to the pub to watch the game and have a few beers. [pub: noun]
Example
The pub was lively with music and laughter. [pub: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pub is more commonly used than drinkery in everyday language, especially in British and Irish contexts. Drinkery is a less common term and may not be familiar to all English speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between drinkery and pub?
Both drinkery and pub are casual and informal terms, but pub may be more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, including formal contexts such as business meetings or political events.
