English

bar

bɑr, bɑːr, bɑɹ, bɑː
Meaning: a place where drinks, especially alcoholic ones, are served
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: bɑːr, bɑɹ, bɑː

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Example sentences

Let's meet at the bar after work for a drink.
Let's meet at the bar after work for a drink.
He washed his hands with a bar of soap.
He washed his hands with a bar of soap.
He ordered a vodka and tonic at the bar.
He ordered a vodka and tonic at the bar.
She ordered a refreshing cocktail at the bar.
She ordered a refreshing cocktail at the bar.
He kept a secret stash of chocolate bars in the back of his desk drawer.
He kept a secret stash of chocolate bars in the back of his desk drawer.

Usage Notes

Commonly refers to a pub or tavern. Can also mean a solid rectangular block (e.g., bar of soap).

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