wet bar

noun

: a bar for mixing drinks (as in a home) that contains a sink with running water

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If money’s no object, go for one of five suites, with names like Anastasia and Ponce de Leon and amenities like spiral staircases, wet bars, private balconies, and unparalleled views of the historic district. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026 The space provides direct access to a wet bar and the backyard swimming pool. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026 Three additional en-suite bedrooms and a secondary den with another wet bar open onto a nearly 600-square-foot terrace. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Additional features include a media room, three office areas, breakfast nook, lap pool, hot tub room, wet bar, expansive deck, hardwired security system, two wells and a 1,000-gallon cistern. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wet bar

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wet bar was in 1967

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“Wet bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wet%20bar. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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