bar
/bɑːr/
Part of Speech: noun
EN
A place where alcoholic drinks are served; a long rigid piece of solid material; a barrier that blocks movement; the legal profession.
We met at a cozy bar downtown after work to grab a few drinks.
Etymology
Derived from Old French barre, meaning 'barrier, rod', which traces back to Late Latin barra of unknown origin. The sense of a drinking establishment emerged in the 16th century, referring to the counter that separated patrons from the drink storage area.
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What does bar mean?
bar means: A place where alcoholic drinks are served; a long rigid piece of solid material; a barrier that blocks movement; the legal profession.
How do you pronounce bar?
bar: /bɑːr/
How is bar used in a sentence?
We met at a cozy bar downtown after work to grab a few drinks.