1. plural of bar; long rigid pieces of wood, metal, or other material
2. metal rods forming a barrier, especially in windows or cells
3. establishments that serve alcoholic drinks

1. third person singular present of bar; prevents or forbids

Examples

• The gymnast swung between the parallel bars.
• Prison bars kept the inmates confined to their cells.
• Many bars in the city close at 2 AM.
• The musician counted four bars before starting to sing.
• The new policy bars smoking in all public buildings.
• Iron bars covered the basement windows.
• She visited three different bars during her night out.
• The security system bars unauthorized access to the building.