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Meaning of bar
A bar is a counter or establishment where drinks, especially alcoholic ones, are served.
Etymology of bar
The word "bar" originated from the Old French word "barre", meaning "beam" or "rod", which is derived from the Latin word "barra", also meaning "beam" or "rod"
Historically, the term "bar" referred to a physical counter or beam in a tavern or pub where drinks were served
Over time, the term "bar" evolved to also refer to the establishment itself where drinks are served
Synonyms
counter
pub
tavern
inn
saloon
lounge
nightclub
restaurant
cafe
diner
watering hole
hangout
joint
spot
establishment
hideaway
dive
speakeasy
brewery
winery
distillery
cocktail bar
wine bar
beer hall
taproom
alehouse
gastropub
bistro
eatery
drinking establishment
public house
hostel
saloon bar
cocktail lounge
beer garden
patio bar
rooftop bar
pool bar
beach bar
Definitions
- A counter or table where drinks, especially alcoholic ones, are served
- A long, typically wooden, counter in a pub or restaurant where customers sit or stand to be served drinks
- A barrier or obstruction, especially one that prevents something from being achieved or done
- A unit of pressure equal to 1,000 millibars
Usage Examples
- The hotel has a bar on the rooftop with great views of the city
- She ordered a drink at the bar and waited for her friends to arrive
- The new restaurant has a bar area where you can sit and have a drink while you wait for a table
Antonyms
abstinence
prohibition
ban
restriction
closure
shutdown
dry spell
sobriety
temperance
moderation
restraint
asceticism
teetotalism
puritanism
austerity
simplicity
frugality
plainness
humility
reserve
reserve
decorum
propriety
modesty
reserve