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noun

bar

BAR/bɑːr/

A place or counter where drinks, food, or services are provided.

They meet at a quiet bar after work.

Cozy bar counter with bartender serving adult patron.
Etymology
barOld Frenchbeam, bar, barrier

The original barrier became the counter over which drinks or food were served. The name then extended from that serving counter to the establishment itself.

In context

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More examples

  • She orders a drink at the hotel bar.
  • The salad bar offers several fresh vegetables.
  • A juice bar opens beside the gym.

Forms

bar · bars

Similar words

tavern
A drinking establishment, often also serving food.
pub
A pub is a drinking establishment; a bar can also be a counter within another business.