/bɑː/

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Meaning

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

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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 taught in chapter 7, lesson 11: bar, thousand, notice and 7 more words.