Kilo Lingo

/bɑː/

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Translation

A place where people buy and drink beer, wine, and other drinks.

Word origin

From Old French barre, the long counter that stood between the staff and the customers.

Origin
Old French
Root
barre
English cognates
barrier

Grammar

Gender
Pluralbars

Examples

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A bar is a place to sit and drink.

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Like a shop, a bar opens and closes.

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"Behind the bar" means serving the drinks.

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This word is part of lesson 14.