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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All stays include a VIP arrival experience, transfers, complimentary minibars, in-suite breakfast, a spa treatment for two and a dedicated maître d'hôtel. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 The 74 rooms and suites are decorated with lacquered ebony or walnut and are equipped with steam showers, bathtubs, and complimentary minibars. Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 Amenities: Outdoor baths, rooftop lounge, complimentary minibar, kitchenettes with microwave oven and electric cooktop, bar Editor’s tip: Head down to the bar for a complimentary drink between 5 and 7 p.m. Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 Included in the room rate is a nightly turndown service (that comes with a delicious pastry) and one day of complimentary access to the minibar. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for minibar

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jun. 2025.

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