breakfast bar

noun

: a raised counter in a kitchen that has room alongside for seating and is used for eating light meals

The large kitchen has a long breakfast bar and a sitting area with French doors onto a back deck.

—Elizabeth Gehrman

Examples of breakfast bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Farther down the 39-foot gallery is the bathroom, which is serviceable with no frills, and a modern kitchen with monochromatic tilework, plenty of cabinet space, and a cute little breakfast bar. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026

The countertop is made from oak and there's also a large matching breakfast bar dining area. —Adam Williams march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026

An adjacent dining area connects to the petite kitchen, which has custom cabinetry, granite countertops, high-end appliances, and a breakfast bar. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026

Ideal for groups of travel buddies or a family (or two), the dining room seats 14, and the breakfast bar will be the hot spot once the morning alarm sounds. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for breakfast bar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar