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

The minibar is one of the room’s better surprises, stocked with local snacks and small-batch bottles (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) that feel more corner-boutique than cookie-cutter hotel, plus thoughtful extras like a Sleep & Recover kit complete with sleep gummies, focus mints, and eye gels. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Abbamonte said guests should review in-room menus carefully before using any items, especially when products are displayed separately from the main minibar. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026

Evie’s, a farm‑direct pecan snack company out of Houston, is a nutty minibar option at Hotel Daphne, a 49‑room boutique property in the nearby Houston Heights neighborhood. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026

Within 48 hours of booking a room, a bourbon butler (similar to a concierge) will reach out to help book VIP distillery tours and cultural experiences, coordinating drivers, and even stocking your minibar with your favorite drinks. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 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