wet bar

noun

: a bar for mixing drinks (as in a home) that contains a sink with running water

Examples of wet bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 Holding court on the second floor is a formal living room sporting a marble fireplace and a trio of French doors leading out to a Juliet balcony, plus a wet bar and a cozy library/media room. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026 Other features include two walk-in pantries, an office with a wet bar and rich wood designer built-ins, and a primary bedroom suite with a linen closet, another office with glass sliding doors, and a bathroom with a large custom vanity, heated floors and a walk-in shower with body sprays. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 The finished 1,725-square-foot basement adds two more bedrooms, a large living room, a separate dining area, a wet bar, and sliding doors that lead to the backyard. Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wet bar

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wet bar was in 1967

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Wet bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wet%20bar. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster