noun
General Slang
milk bar
MILK BAR · noun · informal
A small corner convenience shop.
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Definitions
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A small neighbourhood shop selling milkshakes, snacks, newspapers and groceries.
“Duck down to the milk bar for some milk and the paper.”
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milk bar In A Sentence
Duck down to the milk bar for some milk and the paper.
Origin & Usage
Australian institution dating to the 1930s, originally selling flavoured milk drinks.
Variants
milkbar
People Also Ask
What is a 'milk bar' in Australia?
It's a small neighbourhood corner shop selling milkshakes, snacks, lollies, newspapers and everyday groceries.
Where does the term 'milk bar' come from?
It's an Australian institution dating to the 1930s, when these shops were known for serving flavoured milk drinks and milkshakes at a counter.
Is a milk bar the same as a corner shop?
Broadly yes; it's the classic Australian version of a corner convenience store, though traditionally with a focus on milkshakes and treats.
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