minibar

noun

mini·​bar ˈmi-nē-ˌbär How to pronounce minibar (audio)
: a small refrigerator in a hotel room that is stocked with especially alcoholic beverages and snacks for guests

Examples of minibar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spa suites are like a private wellness sanctuary, equipped with large round tubs and in-shower steam rooms; free minibars, including beer and soft drinks, are restocked daily. Blane Bachelor, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2024 Antique furnishings and amenities like coffee makers, minibars, safes, and WiFi are standard in-room. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024 Another was the Royal Loft Suite, a 2,605 square-foot dream suite that sleeps up to six and has an enormous private balcony with a whirlpool, TV, and minibar. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 24 July 2024 The resort fee includes parking, gym access, golf cart transfers to the port and train station, and soft drinks in the minibars. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for minibar 

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Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minibar was in 1971

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“Minibar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minibar. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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