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bar

/bɑː/
Meanings
  • noun

    A long, narrow container or enclosure, typically one that is fitted with a door, window, or other opening.

    - "The barman served us our drinks at the counter."
    - "The prisoners were held in their cells for the night."
    - "The barricade prevented the rioters from advancing."
  • noun

    A group or association of people, typically one that is involved in a common activity.

    - "The writers' bar met every week to discuss their work."
    - "The farmers' bar advocated for better farming practices."
    - "The students' bar organized a protest against the new policy."
Pronunciation
  1. /bɑː/



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  2. /bɑɹ/



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  3. /bɑː/



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  4. /bɑɹ/



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  5. /bɑː/



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  6. /bɑɹ/



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Synonyms

ban , prohibition , barroom , ginshop , pub , public house , tavern , measure , block , hinder , obstruct , ban , interdict , prohibit , apart from , barring , except for , excluding , other than , save
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bar
car , star , guitar
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. bar (unit of measurement) (English) : A unit of length, equal to 12,192 lineal inches or 304.8 millimeters.

  2. bar (music term) (English) : A horizontal line that separates measures in musical notation.

  3. bar (legal term) (English) : A prohibition or restriction, often one imposed by a court.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. bar (unit of measurement)

  2. bar (music term)

  3. bar (legal term)

Variants
List of all variants of bar that leads to same result
bar , bars , behind bars , barred , barring , Bar , BAr , BAR , BARs , bar- , baro- , bar car , bar cars
Forms
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bars, barred, barring

Etymology
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Old English 'beor' meaning 'bar, boundary, edge'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'bar' comes from the Old English word 'beor', which means 'boundary, edge, or bar'.

  2. The longest bar in the world is the World's Longest Bar in Quirino, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, which measures 565 meters (1,854 feet) long.

  3. The term 'bar' in music is derived from the Latin word 'barra', which means 'little stick'.

  4. In ancient Rome, bars were used as public gathering places and meeting places for various guilds and associations.

Related Concepts
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  1. counter: A long, flat surface where drinks or food are served.

  2. saloon: A type of bar, especially one in the Western United States, that serves alcohol and often has a gambling area.

Culture
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In literature, bars are often used as settings for crime and mystery novels. In art, they can symbolize boundaries or limitations. In music, the term 'bar' refers to a measure of rhythm. In real life, bars serve as social gathering places and establishments for food and drinks.

How to Memorize "bar"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a long, horizontal surface with a counter on top. Imagine a bartender serving drinks to customers.
    - Visualize a group of people gathered around a table, discussing their common interests.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bar' with the image of a counter or a group of people.
    - Associate the word 'bar' with the concept of a boundary or a restriction.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bartenders Always Pour Refreshing Drinks' to remember the definition of a bar as a place to buy drinks.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Borders Are Restrictions' to remember the definition of a bar as a boundary or restriction.

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