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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There’s a small antique minibar, for example, which comes from those legendary suites. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 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 The rooms at the Marlton, of which there are 112, are compact (alas, New York hotel rooms are notoriously small, even at luxury properties) but well-appointed, equipped with the essentials: a closet, minibar, toiletries, robe, and slippers. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 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 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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