sports bar

noun

Synonyms of sports barnext
: a bar catering especially to sports fans and typically containing several televisions and often sports memorabilia

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In Sacramento, some sports bars are already making plans to host soccer fans throughout the tournament. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 Steve Stegall, the owner of River Market sports bar Blue Line, had been vocal about his opposition to Lucas’ initial exemption ordinance. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Prior to the launch of Sunday Ticket in 1994, a Colts fan marooned in Gotham would have no recourse but to head out to a sports bar. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026 But limited-service pizza restaurants and full-service sports bars dropped. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports bar

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sports bar was in 1975

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“Sports bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20bar. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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