snack bar

American  

noun

1. a lunchroom or restaurant where light meals are sold.

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snack bar British  

noun

1. a place where light meals or snacks can be obtained, often with a self-service system

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Etymology

Origin of snack bar

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Elsewhere, the property features a “richly toned office with coffered ceilings and an intimate sitting lounge, a fully equipped gym, and a private theater complete with its own library nook, lounge, snack bar, and bathroom.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The sale of Graze, a popular nuts and snack bar brand in the UK, marks Unilever's latest effort to offload under-performing brands in its line-up and prioritise its personal care and beauty products.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Participants were asked to fast before the session, then were given a snack bar to keep stomach contents consistent.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025

Hike to Aliso Beach, heading up the stairs to the cliffs if the tide is high; there you’ll find the Lost Pier Cafe, a snack bar with burgers and other casual food.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

She had brought me a bagel from the snack bar.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt