Bar: meaning, definitions and examples

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bar

[ bɑːr ]

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place

A place where alcoholic drinks are served

Synonyms

pub, saloon, tavern

Examples of usage

Let's meet at the bar for a drink after work.
The bartender behind the bar was busy mixing cocktails.

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measurement

A unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals

Synonyms

atmosphere, millibar, pascal

Examples of usage

The pressure was recorded at 1.5 bars.
The tire pressure should be around 2.2 bars.

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block

To prevent someone from entering a place by blocking their way

Synonyms

block, obstruct, prevent

Examples of usage

He tried to bar the door to keep the intruder out.
The security guard barred the entrance to unauthorized personnel.

Translations

Translations of the word "bar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bar

🇮🇳 बार

🇩🇪 Bar

🇮🇩 bar

🇺🇦 бар

🇵🇱 bar

🇯🇵 バー

🇫🇷 bar

🇪🇸 bar

🇹🇷 bar

🇰🇷 바

🇸🇦 بار

🇨🇿 bar

🇸🇰 bar

🇨🇳 酒吧 (jiǔbā)

🇸🇮 bar

🇮🇸 bar

🇰🇿 бар

🇬🇪 ბარი (bari)

🇦🇿 bar

🇲🇽 bar

Word origin

The word 'bar' originated from the Old French word 'barre' meaning 'rod, beam'. It was originally used to refer to a barrier or counter, which eventually evolved to also mean a place where alcoholic drinks are served. In terms of measurement, the use of 'bar' to denote pressure dates back to the early 20th century. As a verb, 'bar' has been used to mean 'block' since the 16th century.

See also: barb, barbel, barge, baron, barred, barrel, barrier, bars, rebar.