Bar
/bɑːr/
Definitions
3 meaningsA long, relatively thin piece of solid material, typically rigid.
/bɑːr/
A long, straight piece of rigid material
He used a metal bar to pry open the door.
💡 Simply: A long, straight stick or piece of something.
More Examples
The bar chart showed a clear upward trend.
How It's Used
"The iron bar held the weight of the structure."
A place where alcoholic beverages are served and consumed.
/bɑːr/
An establishment serving alcoholic drinks
He ordered a beer at the bar.
💡 Simply: A place to get drinks.
More Examples
The bar was crowded on Friday night.
How It's Used
"We met at the bar after work."
To prevent or exclude someone or something.
/bɑːr/
To obstruct or prevent
The law bars discrimination based on race.
💡 Simply: To stop something from happening.
More Examples
He was barred from entering the building.
How It's Used
"The judge barred the evidence from the trial."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
raise the bar
To improve standards or expectations.
"The new CEO raised the bar for employee performance."
From Old English *bær, meaning 'rod, pole, barrier'. It evolved through various meanings related to obstacles and places of entertainment.
The word 'bar' has been used in its various senses for centuries, appearing in legal and everyday contexts.
Memory tip
Think of a bar of chocolate, long and straight.
Word Origin
"rod, pole, barrier"