Minibars Meaning in English

word · lemma: minibar

US

ˈmɪniˌbɑrz

MIN-ee-barz

UK

mˈɪnɪbˌɑː

MIN-ee-bar

Definition

Small refrigerators in hotel rooms that contain drinks and snacks, usually for an extra charge.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in hotel contexts. Items from 'minibars' are often much more expensive than outside stores. Can be plural (many hotel rooms have 'minibars') or singular ('there is a minibar in the room').

• Spanish: minibares - neveras pequeñas (en hoteles)
• Portuguese (BR): frigobares - minibares
• Portuguese (PT): minibares - frigoríficos pequenos (de hotel)
• Chinese (Simplified): 迷你吧
• Chinese (Traditional): 迷你吧
• Hindi: मिनिबार
• Arabic: ميني بار
• Bengali: মিনিবার - ছোট ফ্রিজ (হোটেল রুমে)
• Russian: мини-бары
• Japanese: ミニバー
• Vietnamese: tủ lạnh mini (khách sạn) - minibar
• Korean: 미니바
• Turkish: minibar - mini buzdolabı (otel odasında)
• Urdu: منی بار
• Indonesian: minibar

Example Sentences

Some hotel rooms have minibars with drinks and snacks.

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The minibars are checked every day by staff.

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Guests must pay for any items they take from the minibars.

basic

Honestly, I never touch the minibars because the prices are crazy.

natural

Newer hotels often have smart minibars that know when you take something.

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We laughed when we saw the fancy candy bars in the minibars.

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