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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Live music, hors d'oeuvres, Champagne toast, open bar (beer, wine and well). Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 Book a reservation New Year's Eve at The Drake Dance, snack on late-night bites and enjoy an open bar. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 There’s a big crowd sipping on an assortment of cocktails from the open bar while watching the results come in. Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024 There’s an open bar and food from a few different local restaurants like Arnold’s Country Kitchen. Staff Report, The Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open bar 

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jan. 2025.

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