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

The kitchen has been reworked with stainless-steel appliances and a natural quartzite breakfast bar, but the personality is most concentrated in the bedrooms. —Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026

Jeff loved to cook, gathering family and friends around the long breakfast bar. —Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

In the kitchen, a sculptural island in white Bianco Curia marble doubles as a breakfast bar that seats at least six. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026

The kitchen counter can be extended with a drop-down section, and a large window opens to the breakfast bar outside, making serving food and drinks easier. —Adam Williams april 14, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 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