bar · n
bar (BLOCK)
B2 a substance that has been made into a solid, rectangular shape
Dictionary examples:
a chocolate bar (15.7)
a bar of soap (20.9)
bar (LONG PIECE)
B2 a straight stick made of metal
Dictionary examples:
The gorilla rattled the bars of its cage. (81.2)
behind bars
B2 in prison
Dictionary examples:
Until the court hearing, they will remain behind bars. (56.1)
bar (DRINKING PLACE)
A2 a place where especially alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk, or the area in such a place where the person serving the drinks stands
Dictionary examples:
The bar had a special: buy one drink, pay for two! (0.0)
The bar's music was so bad, people paid to leave. (0.0)
At this bar, the drinks are free but the chairs cost money. (0.0)
There weren't any free tables, so I sat at the bar. (20.9)
Why don't you ask the guy behind the bar? (22.1)
He used to just sit in a bar and listen to jazz. (24.1)