cash bar

noun

: a bar (as at a reception) at which drinks are sold compare open bar

Examples of cash bar in a Sentence

They had a cash bar at their wedding reception.
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Pull tabs, a cash bar and raffles will be available. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 General admission tickets are $85 and include tasting dishes, wine, beer, coffee and access to the cocktail cash bar. Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026 The opening event includes music by DJ Spreadsheets, food from La Patrona Tacos & Birria House and a cash bar. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 The New Year’s Eve Party will include music, dancing and a cash bar. Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cash bar

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cash bar was in 1968

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“Cash bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20bar. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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