pothouse vs pub

pothouse and pub both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pothouse	Yes	No	No	No
pub	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pothouse and pub are synonyms defined as:

pothouse and pub: tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals

Other synonyms of pothouse include gin mill, public house, saloon, taphouse.

pothouse (noun)	pub (noun)
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals	tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals