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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Guest rooms are stocked with goodies to make your stay feel pampered and cozy — including complimentary bottled still and sparkling water, minibars with Mallorcan treats, espresso machines, electric kettles and teas, yoga mats, and Codage Paris bath amenities. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025 In-room extras for Yacht Club guests include a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, nightly turn-down service with a plate of chocolates or other sweets, free minibar drinks, bottled water replenished daily, and free Wi-Fi. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025 The tented accommodations, designed to resemble cocoons, house spacious suites outfitted with four-poster beds, copper claw-foot tubs, and vintage leather trunks cleverly converted into minibars. Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 All Andaz properties have free, in-room minibars with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and sodas. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 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 8 Feb. 2025.

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