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bar

Pronunciation: [/bɑɹ/]

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bar: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use bar in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “location”

(noun) a place where you can go to buy and drink alcoholic beverages. It's like a special type of restaurant that serves drinks like beer, wine, and cocktails.

Example

Let's meet at the bar after work for a drink.

Example

I don't like going to bars because they're too noisy.

Example

Do you know a good bar in this neighborhood?

Context: “obstacle”

(noun) a long, straight piece of material that is often made of metal or wood. It's used to block or prevent something from passing through or to provide support.

Example

The door was reinforced with a strong metal bar.

Example

The window didn't have any bars, so it was easy to break into.

Example

Can you lift that heavy bar on your own?

Context: “preventing entry”

(verb) to fasten with a bar or bars, like using a locked metal piece to block or secure an entrance. It's like putting a barrier in the way to stop someone or something from coming in.

Example

He barred the door to prevent anyone from entering the room.

Example

They left the gate open and didn't bar the entrance properly.

Example

Why did you bar the window with wooden planks?

How to pronounce bar

Pronunciation: [/bɑɹ/]

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