Definition

A small fridge found in hotel rooms that contains drinks and snacks for guests, usually including alcoholic beverages.

Example

The minibar in the hotel room was filled with various drinks and snacks.

Conversation

Did you check out the minibar in our hotel room?

Yeah, I noticed it had some interesting snacks and drinks.

I was tempted to grab a soda from the minibar last night.

Same here! But I didn’t want to spend too much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Minibar → It is formed from "mini" (from Latin "minimus", meaning smallest) and "bar" (from Old French "barre", meaning a barrier or rod). The word "minibar" refers to a small bar, typically found in hotel rooms, that contains a limited selection of beverages and snacks.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is the "smallest" ('mini') version of a "bar" where drinks and snacks are served.

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