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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Instead of one business-class seat, the airline offers five variations, including a front-row suite with closing doors, a wardrobe and minibar; a privacy seat; and an extra-long bed measuring more than seven feet. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Other benefits in that tier include a complimentary minibar setup, complimentary afternoon tea served in the stateroom, and a deluxe canapé selection on formal nights. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 Any minibar purchases or incidentals will be automatically charged to the card on file. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 The amenities are highbrow in all the right ways, from the custom Eckhaus Latta bathrobes to the bags of Bjorn Qorn in the minibar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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