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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Locals cheered alongside international fans for their teams at sports bars, parades through city streets and, of course, World Cup matches. ABC News, 18 July 2026 This 18,000-square-foot, split-level facility offers Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers luxurious amenities like upscale dining, a full bar, family and nursing rooms, and a dedicated whiskey and sports bar. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 In the ‘90s and 2000s, Midtown Sundries was a fixture of Charlotte’s dining scene, its sports bars drawing after-work crowds, families and loyal regulars across the city. Evan Moore july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 The game is the perfect time to enjoy any of Little Rock's sports bars, breweries, hangout spots and restaurants. Arkansas Online, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports bar

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Jul. 2026.

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