pob

/pɒb/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or remote island, especially one in a tropical sea.

“The ship sailed through the Caribbean, visiting several pob islands along the way.”

2. noun

A person’s home or dwelling, especially a small or primitive one.

“After being stranded on the island, the castaway had to build his pob using palm fronds and twigs.”

3. noun

A small, unpretentious bar or pub, especially in a seaport.

“The sailors stopped at a local pob for a drink and some stories about the sea.”

Synonyms

  • dwelling
  • island

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis