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

Any minibar purchases or incidentals will be automatically charged to the card on file. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

The amenities are highbrow in all the right ways, from the custom Eckhaus Latta bathrobes to the bags of Bjorn Qorn in the minibar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026

The cruise line also automatically adds a 20% gratuity to purchases including beverages, beverage packages, specialty dining, room service, minibar items and spa and salon services, according to the policy. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

The day-old blinis are getting stale, but no matter—a bag of truffle potato chips from the minibar would do very well. — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 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