wet bar

American  

noun

1. a small bar equipped with a sink and running water, for making and serving cocktails at home, in a hotel suite, or the like.

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Etymology

Origin of wet bar

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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wet bar

There is also a full wet bar, ideal for entertaining, as well as a second staircase that leads to the upper level directly from the kitchen.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

The entertainment space also includes a gym, wet bar and batting cage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026

At the center of the living room, a stylish enclosed wet bar, an original design by Fickett, exudes a “Mad Men” vibe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025

According to the listing, it has top-end appliances and European Oak Select Grade hardwood and heated floors in the en suite bath and a wet bar in the basement.

From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2025

The memories of the scary Nino Carlitos slide from my grasp like a wet bar of soap, and all I see is a thoughtful, generous man who is skilled at origami.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau