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cash bar

American  

noun

  1. a bar selling drinks to persons attending a special function.

    There will be a cash bar available at the reception.


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In 2024, workers said, the company hosted a Christmas party that featured a cash bar at a local bowling alley.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

Mix, mingle and build professional relationships while soaking in panoramic views of the city with light bites and a cash bar.

From Seattle Times May 31, 2024

There isn’t enough food, the D.J. is playing Styx instead of Beyoncé, and a line for the cash bar looks like a humanitarian crisis.

From New York Times May 29, 2022

Opening day Feb. 14 is VIP-only, but that evening the VIP Valentines Day Party is open to the public for $25 per person, with art tours, food trucks and a cash bar.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2020

Tickets, which benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership and Anacostia Riverkeepers, include oysters and food; beers will be sold at a cash bar.

From Washington Post Aug. 28, 2018

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