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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The group may have wanted to watch Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs in a more lavish setting than a sports bar (at least that’s the story Jenner will likely hear). Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 This sports bar has plenty of outdoor seating, with a rooftop and a ground-floor patio. Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026 Others say the city’s makeup 25 years ago influenced the tradition because many of the more popular sports bars were located in or near downtown. Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026 The concept leans fully into the high-energy sports bar playbook. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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