open bar

noun

: a bar (as at a wedding reception) at which drinks are served free compare cash bar

Examples of open bar in a Sentence

They had a buffet and an open bar at the reception.
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In addition to a five-hour top-shelf open bar, wedding guests will be treated to Labatt Blue Light — another company to have partnered with the sports team. Luke Chinman, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Tickets include a plated meal and open bar for adults and pizza or chicken tenders and fries for kids. John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025 Super Bowl 2025 ticket prices On Location has official Super Bowl tickets that are guaranteed by the NFL and are included as part of packages with options like open bars, tailgate food and pregame parties. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024 An open bar version is priced at $150 for early bird and $250 for regular tickets. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open bar 

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of open bar was in 1947

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“Open bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20bar. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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