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.
Recent Examples on the Web The 1-4 p.m. garage Eclipse Rooftop Party features live music by Indy Annies, food and plenty of drinks at a cash bar. The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024 Highlights include music, a cash bar, a raffle and a silent auction. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024 Across the street at The Welcome Project, enjoy free food samples and cash bar. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024 Mimosas and bloody marys are available at a cash bar. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024 The event includes a full cash bar and free parking at the venue. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024 The event will include light refreshments and a cash bar. Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024 Highlights include live music and entertainment, cash bar and food. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2024 There was live music, appetizers, a cash bar and a photo booth with oversized props. Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2023

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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