phrase General Slang

BYO

BEE-why-OH · phrase · informal

Bring your own (alcohol).

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Definitions

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Bring Your Own; especially of a restaurant where you supply your own alcohol, or a party.

“The restaurant's BYO, so grab some wine.”
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BYO In A Sentence

The restaurant's BYO, so grab some wine.

Origin & Usage

Initialism of 'bring your own'; entrenched in Australian dining.

Variants B.Y.O.BYOB

People Also Ask

What does 'BYO' mean?

It stands for 'bring your own', usually meaning bring your own alcohol to a restaurant or party.

What is a BYO restaurant?

It's a restaurant that lets you bring your own wine or beer, often with a small corkage fee, instead of buying alcohol on site.

What's the difference between BYO and BYOB?

They mean the same thing; 'BYO' is the more common Australian form, while 'BYOB' (bring your own bottle/booze) is used more in the US and UK.

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