barstool

American

[bahr-stool] / ˈbɑrˌstul /

noun

a stool or seat, usually high and having a round, cushioned top, of a type often used for seating customers at a bar.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

barstools

plural

Etymology

Origin of barstool

bar ¹ + stool

Example Sentences

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“Baby Reindeer” began as a 2019 solo stage play with a barstool standing in for Martha.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

If you prefer your drink in a pint glass rather than a can, pull up a barstool at The Butcher’s Dog.

From National Geographic • Apr. 16, 2023

During the gunfire, Wennerstrom first shielded other patrons and then used a barstool to smash out a window, allowing many to escape.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

Some of these themes emerge in Moehringer’s book, which takes care to spotlight the good, the bad and the ugly parts of life on a barstool, even if it isn’t specifically about alcoholism.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

Derek announces from his position on the barstool.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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