tiki bar

noun

: a restaurant or bar decorated in a simulated Polynesian theme that usually serves exotic cocktails

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Located on Pine Lake, the tiki bar has easy access for all kinds of watercraft. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026 Here a snow man statue and wooden fence covered with Canadian license plates, there a sea turtle statue and a tiki bar. — CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026 This popular Wynwood hangout is a direct reflection of its quirky neighborhood, right down to its mismatched furniture, collection of old-school video games, and outdoor tiki bar that hosts a great lineup of live music. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort – A popular resort in Cocoa Beach with spacious rooms, pool and tiki bar areas and upscale vacation-style amenities. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiki bar

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First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tiki bar was in 1959

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“Tiki bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiki%20bar. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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