breakfast bar

noun

: a raised counter in a kitchen that has room alongside for seating and is used for eating light meals
The large kitchen has a long breakfast bar and a sitting area with French doors onto a back deck.—Elizabeth Gehrman

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Something Sculptural As the name would suggest, the Rodin stool from Arhaus has a sculptural appeal—it can be easily assimilated into a sophisticated bar setup, or used to dress up a more casual breakfast bar. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026 Additionally, there's a breakfast bar for two and a nice high ceiling helps make the space look airy. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 Cathedral ceilings and expansive hurricane-impact windows frame panoramic water views throughout the main living spaces, while a guest wing connected by a breezeway provides two additional bedrooms, its own living room, and a breakfast bar. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 The ground floor, with tile flooring, had an open layout, with a breakfast bar setting off the kitchen. — Julia Echikson, New York Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for breakfast bar

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of breakfast bar was in 1890

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“Breakfast bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakfast%20bar. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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