Bar Terminology

noun a person who serves drinks at a bar

• The bartender at the upscale hotel bar was impeccably dressed and highly skilled in mixology.
• The bartender at my favorite pub always knows how to make the perfect cocktail.
• I asked the bartender to hook me up with a strong drink to get the party started.
• As a bartender of emotions, she knew just the right words to soothe his troubled mind.

noun an alcoholic beverage

verb to drink alcohol, especially heavily

• The party guests were served a selection of fine wines and spirits for those who enjoy indulging in booze.
• Let's grab some booze and have a good time this weekend.
• We snuck some booze into the concert to liven things up.
• His words were like a shot of strong booze, intoxicating and hard to resist.

noun a type of bar or establishment that specializes in serving cocktails

• The upscale hotel had a sophisticated cocktail lounge where guests could enjoy handcrafted drinks.
• Let's meet at the cocktail lounge for happy hour later.
• The cocktail lounge at that club is lit, we should definitely check it out.
• His mind felt like a crowded cocktail lounge, filled with mixed thoughts and emotions.

noun a liquid that is consumed

verb to consume a liquid by drinking it quickly or completely

adverb used to indicate the completion of drinking a liquid quickly

• Please remember to drink up your water before the meeting starts.
• Hey, don't forget to drink up your soda before it goes flat.
• Yo, drink up that energy drink before we hit the gym.
• Drink up all the knowledge you can from that book before returning it to the library.

noun a small bottle or container holding half a pint

• The waiter brought me a half pint of beer to enjoy with my meal.
• I'll just have a half pint of lager, thanks.
• Let's grab a quick half pint at the pub before heading home.
• He only gave a half pint effort in completing the project.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'rocks' is a noun as it refers to solid mineral material on the ground.

preposition a preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. 'On' is a preposition indicating the location or position of the rocks.

article an article is a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific. 'The' is an article that indicates a specific set of rocks.

• The shipwreck was found resting on the rocks near the shore.
• I like my drink on the rocks, it's so refreshing.
• Let's go chill by the beach on the rocks.
• Their relationship is on the rocks and they might break up soon.

noun a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash

• The bartender poured a glass of fine whiskey for the gentleman sitting at the bar.
• Let's grab a couple of whiskeys after work.
• I could use a shot of whiskey to take the edge off.
• His words hit me like a shot of whiskey, strong and burning.

noun A person who consumes alcohol excessively and regularly

• He was known among his colleagues as a hard drinker, often staying at the bar long after everyone else had left.
• My uncle is a hard drinker - he can outdrink anyone at family gatherings.
• I heard Jake is a real hard drinker, always partying till the early hours of the morning.
• Her love for adventure was like that of a hard drinker, always seeking the next thrill.

noun A person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'drinks bar' is a noun because it refers to a place where alcoholic beverages are served.

• The hotel lobby features a sophisticated drinks bar where guests can enjoy a variety of cocktails and spirits.
• Let's meet at the drinks bar in the corner of the party and catch up over some drinks.
• The drinks bar at that club is lit, they have the best music and drinks in town.
• His mind was like a drinks bar, overflowing with ideas and creativity.

noun a number that is eight more than seventy-eight

verb to refuse service to or get rid of (someone or something)

• The restaurant had to eighty-six the lobster special due to a shortage of fresh seafood.
• They had to eighty-six the party because of the rain.
• I had to eighty-six my old phone and get a new one.
• She decided to eighty-six her toxic friend from her life.