minibar

noun

mini·​bar ˈmi-nē-ˌbär 

: a small refrigerator in a hotel room that is stocked with especially alcoholic beverages and snacks for guests

Examples of minibar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To create a hotel that is a celebration of Italy was one of Corinthia’s main goals, and it’s reflected in the names of the hotel’s different spaces, the Italian wines in the minibar, and the Lazio producers who supply the restaurant with its ingredients. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Expect Murano chandeliers, mirrors by Sogni di Cristallo, custom Pierre Frey fabrics, and minibars disguised as brass elephants shipped over from Jaipur. —Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026

Enjoy a complimentary cocktail upon arrival, and grab a snack from a minibar that’s stocked with products made by local bakers and chefs. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

What the hell, grab a bag of mashuga nuts from the minibar. —Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for minibar

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