Pronunciation: /bɑːr/

Definitions of bar

noun a long, narrow piece of metal or wood

Example Sentences

A1 I would like a glass of water at the bar, please.

A2 The bar was crowded with people enjoying drinks and music.

B1 The bartender recommended a local craft beer from the bar's selection.

B2 The bar had a cozy atmosphere with dim lighting and comfortable seating.

C1 The bar's cocktail menu featured a variety of unique and creative drinks.

C2 The bar's mixologist was known for creating innovative and delicious cocktails.

verb to block or obstruct

Example Sentences

A1 I bar the door before going to bed.

A2 She bars the windows to keep out intruders.

B1 The security guard bars unauthorized personnel from entering the building.

B2 The company policy bars employees from using their personal devices at work.

C1 The new law bars discrimination based on gender identity.

C2 The treaty bars any country from developing nuclear weapons.

Examples of bar in a Sentence

formal The hotel lobby has a beautiful bar where guests can enjoy a drink.

informal Let's meet at the bar for happy hour after work.

slang I heard that new bar is lit, we should check it out.

figurative The high expectations set the bar really high for the team to deliver.

Grammatical Forms of bar

past tense

barred

plural

bars

comparative

barrer

superlative

barrest

present tense

bar

future tense

will bar

perfect tense

have barred

continuous tense

is barring

singular

bar

positive degree

bar

infinitive

to bar

gerund

barring

participle

barred

Origin and Evolution of bar

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'bar' originated from Old French 'barre' which came from Latin 'barra' meaning a bar or rod.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a physical barrier or rod, the word 'bar' evolved to also mean a place where drinks are served, such as a bar in a pub or a legal profession where lawyers are admitted to practice at the bar.