minibar

noun

mini·​bar ˈmi-nē-ˌbär How to pronounce minibar (audio)
: a small refrigerator in a hotel room that is stocked with especially alcoholic beverages and snacks for guests

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Every villa includes a complimentary minibar, daily fruit service, floating breakfast trays for poolside dining, and 24-hour room service. Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 While raiding the minibar at your hotel could probably contribute to bags under your eyes, the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles‘s new amenity is a fridge full of products to make your face look great instead. India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025 Huff stashed the thumb drive in the drawer of a minibar in the basement of his house in Lexington. Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025 Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market Celebrating Canadian culture, artists, and artisans, the Andaz, a modern luxury hotel from the Hyatt collection, proudly showcases local art, minibars stocked with regional treats, and standout dining. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for minibar

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minibar was in 1971

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“Minibar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minibar. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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