Phrase guide

cash bar

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A bar at a social event where guests are required to pay for their own individual drinks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • The party included a reception, a dance, and a cash bar.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a counter at a large party where you can purchase drinks by the glass

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bar

History

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