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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There's also a decent minibar stocked with local treats, including the pale lager Karhu and Karl Fazer chocolates. Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025 Among its amenities are eight swimming pools, satellite television, air conditioning, a room safe and minibar and beverage dispensers. David Chiu, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 The décor leans toward shades of blue, with contemporary abstract artwork, floor-to-ceiling drapes, Keurig coffee makers, a minibar, and robes. Everett Potter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 After being fired, Zimmer told Cubs beat writers to help themselves to all the beverages in his hotel room minibar, compliments of Tribune Co. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025 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 Mar. 2025.

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