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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All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a shower, wardrobe, minibar, and picture windows. AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025 The minibar alone was a work of art—literally—hand-painted by Austrian artist Marie Hartig to resemble a still life and stocked with local treats, such as Bad Ischl pastilles and bottled cocktails from the Farthofer distillery. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 Amenities: Complimentary minibar, Okura Museum of Art tickets, complimentary pressing service, spa, indoor pool, fitness center, restaurants, bar Editor’s tip: For those interested in the floral artistry of ikebana, the main lobby’s centerpiece is rearranged every Tuesday morning. Christina Liao, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2025 And in a fun twist on the norm, instead of a minibar in each room there are free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available on each floor. Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 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 19 Oct. 2025.

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