bar crawl

noun

plural bar crawls
: the visiting of various bars in succession especially as a social activity : pub crawl
A bar crawl is simply going from one drinking spot to the next, but the fun part is who you do it with.Tyler Marie Lawrence

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The holiday falls on a Friday this year, so some events span several days into the weekend and include family friendly festivals, bar crawls for adults, and concerts nearly everyone can enjoy. John Tufts, IndyStar, 3 July 2025 March 1: Mardi Gras Bar Crawl This Mardi Gras bar crawl on March 1 turns Austin into a New Orleans-style party. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Mall bar crawl: 6-10:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 21 May 2025 One of the colors of the season is pink, and these wide, straight-leg pink pants are perfect for everything from art gallery openings to late-night bar crawls. Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bar crawl

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bar crawl was in 1959

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“Bar crawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bar%20crawl. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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