open bar


open bar

noun

Definition of OPEN BAR

: a bar (as at a wedding reception) at which drinks are served free — compare cash bar

Examples of OPEN BAR

  1. They had a buffet and an open bar at the reception.

First Known Use of OPEN BAR

1960

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