bar

Definition

A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.

Etymology

From Middle English barre, from Old French barre (“beam, bar, gate, barrier”), from Vulgar Latin *barra, of uncertain origin. Doublet of barre.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "We are expecting a carload of bar tomorrow."