noun

bars

bars, pubs, rods, barriers

There are many bars in this city.

There are many bars in this city.

The windows had strong iron bars.

The windows had strong iron bars.

This song has four bars per line.

This song has four bars per line.

((plural noun)) places that serve alcohol. There are many bars on this street.

((bars on sth.)) metal rods for security. He saw the bars on the window.

((bars of music)) units in music. The song is structured in 16 bars.

Synonyms: pubs, taverns (for drinks); rods, poles (for metal)

From Old French 'barre' meaning a beam, gate, or barrier.

Imagine eating chocolate 'bars' behind prison 'bars' in a music 'bar'.

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