Meaning & Definition of word "Bar"

Bar

/bɑːr/

1. A long rod or rigid piece of material.
- Example: He lifted the heavy bar of steel.
2. A counter in a pub or restaurant where drinks or food are served.
- Example: We met at the bar for a drink after work.
3. A barrier or obstruction.
- Example: A bar of soap slipped from my hands.
4. A unit of measure for pressure.
- Example: The tire pressure should be set to 2.0 bar.
5. The legal profession.
- Example: She decided to take the bar exam to become a lawyer.

1. To prevent or obstruct someone from doing something.
- Example: He was barred from entering the building.
2. To cover or block an opening.
- Example: They barred the door to keep intruders out.

Middle English, from Old French barre, from Latin barra.

bar none:

Without exception; certainly.

raise the bar:

To increase standards or expectations.

bar of soap:

A solid piece of soap for washing.

bar hopping:

Visiting multiple bars in a single outing.

barricade:

A barrier that obstructs passage.

barrier:

A fence or obstacle.

baritone:

A type of male singing voice.

barista:

A person who prepares and serves coffee.

Meaning: To bar someone

Example Sentence: They decided to bar him from entry after the incident.

Meaning: Bar hopping

Example Sentence: We spent the night bar hopping across the city.