tiki bar

noun

: a restaurant or bar decorated in a simulated Polynesian theme that usually serves exotic cocktails

Examples of tiki bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the literature explains, the tiki bar—drawing its name from Māori mythology—was invented in 1930s California by a white American. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

For the fourth year in a row, a Milwaukee Harbor District restaurant is trading in its waterfront tiki bar atmosphere for a cozy supper club dining experience. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Many a tiki bar, such as Disneyland’s popular Trader Sam’s, today have rain effects. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Pizza Cheeks started as midnight-craving, foldable slices for sale in the back of a downtown tiki bar. — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tiki bar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar