Bar

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːr/

Bar (noun)

  1. A place where people go to drink and socialize.
  2. A long, straight piece of metal or wood.
  3. The profession of being a lawyer.

Examples

  • They met at the bar for a drink.
  • The bar was crowded on Friday night.

Common collocations: go to a bar, bar stool, iron bar, bar of steel, pass the bar

Bar (verb)

  1. To stop someone from entering or leaving a place.
  2. To stop something from happening or being done.

Examples

  • They barred the door to keep out intruders.
  • The gate was barred to prevent access.

Synonyms of Bar

Neutral

Antonyms of Bar

  • — referring to a way through
  • — referring to an unobstructed space