minibar

American  

[min-ee-bahr] / ˈmɪn iˌbɑr /

noun

1. a small refrigerator, especially in a hotel room, stocked with liquor, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks.

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minibar British  

/ ˈmɪnɪˌbɑː /

noun

1. a selection of drinks and confectionery provided in a hotel bedroom and charged to the guest's bill if used

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Example Sentences

Police said the man, a Spanish national, also consumed minibar items during his stays and occasionally left bills unpaid.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

While a bit dated, the room had a kitchenette and a microwave, as well as a separate fridge from the minibar setup.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

TikTokers like Julie Kay and Catherine Benson make hay from the visual splendor of the well-apportioned kitchen, stocking their refrigerators like a particularly fancy hotel minibar and doing things with Tupperware you could never imagine.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025

And “the minibar is always there,” Payne said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

I told him, leaving out some parts, like trying to break in to the minibar.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson