BAR
/bɑː/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, preposition
Definition of BAR
A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
"The window was protected by steel bars."
A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is 1/4 inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.
"Ancient Sparta used iron bars instead of handy coins in more valuable alloy, to physically discourage the use of money."
A cuboid piece of any solid commodity.
"bar of chocolate"
To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
"Our way was barred by a huge rockfall."
To prohibit.
"I couldn't get into the nightclub because I had been barred."
To lock or bolt with a bar.
"bar the door"
Except, other than, besides.
"He invited everyone to his wedding bar his ex-wife."
Denotes the minimum odds offered on other horses not mentioned by name.
"Leg At Each Corner is at 3/1, Lost My Shirt 5/1, and it's 10/1 bar."
Examples of BAR in a Sentence
- "The window was protected by steel bars."
- "Ancient Sparta used iron bars instead of handy coins in more valuable alloy, to physically discourage the use of money."
- "bar of chocolate"
- "Our way was barred by a huge rockfall."
Word Details
Is BAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BAR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BAR
5 words from the letters in BAR
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BAR in Word Games
BAR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BAR is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BAR to find 5 additional valid words.