bar

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
noun a counter where you can obtain food or drink
noun a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon

From Middle English barre, from Old French barre (“beam, bar, gate, barrier”), from Vulgar Latin *barra, of uncertain origin. Doublet of barre.

Bloated Croesus of the Bar! — The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition, Rudyard Kipling
"Bring that man to the bar!" — By Advice of Counsel, Arthur Cheney Train
Rather, let the bar close up entirely!” — The Reign of Greed, José Rizal

barroom, saloon, ginmill, taproom

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