BYOB

American  

Or BYO

abbreviation

1. bring your own bottle: (used in invitations, on signs, etc., to indicate that alcohol will not be provided, but that guests or patrons may bring in alcohol and drink it.)

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BYOB British  

abbreviation

1. bring your own beer

2. bring your own booze

3. bring your own bottle

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Etymology

Origin of BYOB

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“I heard that this was a BYOB. So I brought my own boy! Everyone, this is my nephew, Nathan!”

From Literature

Prices: $45 per person, BYOB, plus tax and tip.

From Washington Post

There is a $150 corkage fee if you decide to BYOB.

From Fox News

As a recent participant of a virtual conference thoughtfully observed, “the snacks at the break were nothing new, while the restroom lines were shorter, and the receptions were BYOB.”

From Scientific American

Back then, a night out meant traveling across the city to see a movie or live music or to try a new restaurant; now it means traveling across your neighborhood to a friend’s deck for BYOB, no-contact happy hour from 6 feet apart.

From Seattle Times