milk bar

American  

noun

1. a simple restaurant, often with an open front, or a counter or booth where milk drinks, sandwiches, etc., are sold.

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milk bar British  

noun

1. a snack bar at which milk drinks and light refreshments are served

2. (in Australia) a shop selling, in addition to milk, basic provisions and other items

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Etymology

Origin of milk bar

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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milk bar

He also uncovered documents showing that the men in his company had called him “the milk bar commando” because of his love of milkshakes.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2024

But no matter the circumstances, Rwandans say the milk bar is here to stay.

From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2021

The first milk bar was opened in Warsaw in 1896 by a Polish dairy farmer.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2021

The exterior is jaunty enough, but gives little hint as to the glittering treasure of a milk bar within.

From The Guardian ● May 26, 2014

The 10¢ milk bar which was 2 oz. in 1929 has been fattened to 4 oz.

From Time Magazine Archive