minibar

noun

mini·​bar ˈmi-nē-ˌbär How to pronounce minibar (audio)
: a small refrigerator in a hotel room that is stocked with especially alcoholic beverages and snacks for guests

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The cruise line also automatically adds a 20% gratuity to purchases including beverages, beverage packages, specialty dining, room service, minibar items and spa and salon services, according to the policy. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 The day-old blinis are getting stale, but no matter—a bag of truffle potato chips from the minibar would do very well. — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026 Store it in your hotel minibar fridge to chill for maximum effect. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 July 2026 All rooms come with air conditioning, coffee machine, safe, Wi-Fi, robes, slippers, Aesop products and a minibar. — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for minibar

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minibar was in 1971

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“Minibar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minibar. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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