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

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Master Suites in the Wellness category also have an additional minibar, allow for up to four people to sleep, and can accommodate up to 10 people in the dining room. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 Unlimited fine wines, top-shelf spirits, specialty coffee and in-room minibars are part of the overall fare. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Five room types are available, all with king-sized beds, minibars, mini-fridges, and waterfall showers. Alex Temblador, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024 But my gondola will have a minibar, and happy hour goes ’round the clock. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for minibar 

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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