Il minibar
Example: Il minibar dell'hotel è sempre ben fornito di snack e bevande.
Definition
"Il minibar" refers to a small refrigerator commonly found in hotel rooms, stocked with snacks and beverages for guests' convenience. It allows easy access to refreshments without leaving the room, often at an additional charge.
Etymology
The term "il minibar" combines the Italian article "il" with "minibar," borrowed from English. "Mini" means small, and "bar" refers to a place serving drinks. The concept arose as hotels aimed to provide a compact, personal bar within the room.
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