bar crawl

noun

plural bar crawls
: the visiting of various bars in succession especially as a social activity : pub crawl
A bar crawl is simply going from one drinking spot to the next, but the fun part is who you do it with.—Tyler Marie Lawrence

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From family-friendly festivals to bar crawls and watch parties, this roundup will guarantee a good time. — Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 Celebrating her 23rd birthday, Kara is on a cosmic bar crawl and coping with a tragic childhood in adult drinks. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Instead of bar crawls and hangovers, the appeal is craft mocktails, non-alcoholic spirits, immersive sound design and food-forward menus. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 From cat-eye beauties to throwback, oversized statement makers, these glasses will take you from parade float to bar crawl in style (while elevating your ensembles year-round). — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bar crawl

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bar crawl was in 1959

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“Bar crawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bar%20crawl. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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