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 wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026 Guests never pay extra for breakfast, the minibar or internet. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 The vibe is Old West cabin meets Scandinavian penthouse, with wide-plank wood floors and a minibar stocked with homemade cocktails and caviar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 Even the minibars are printed with designs by Turkish artist Arslan Sükan, though the rooms’ most striking feature by far is their spaciousness. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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