snack bar

IPA/ˈsnæk bɑː(r)/
IPA/ˈsnæk bɑːr/

snack bar — noun

1. a counter-service eating place that offers light meals such as sandwiches or sal

1.名詞A2
釋義

a counter-service eating place that offers light meals such as sandwiches or salads, which customers can eat on the premises or take away

例句

We stopped at the snack bar for coffee on the way home.

preposition 'at' with 'snack bar' as location

The school snack bar sells fruit cups and yogurt.

snack bar as subject — place that sells items

同義詞
  • cafeteria

    larger, often in schools or workplaces, with a wider menu and self-service line

  • café

    slightly more formal, usually with table seating and hot drinks as the focus

  • kiosk

    a very small stand or booth, often outdoors, without indoor seating

用法筆記

Unlike 'restaurant', a snack bar has counter service rather than waitstaff, and the menu focuses on light food that can be eaten quickly or carried out.

常見錯誤

❌I ate dinner at a snack bar with my family.
✅I grabbed a quick meal at the snack bar.
💡'dinner' suggests a formal meal; snack bars are for quick, light meals.