milk bar

• Petit commerce de quartier ou supérette, vendant généralement du lait, du pain, des journaux, des bonbons et des produits d'épicerie de base. Le terme était courant en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zélande, mais est devenu moins utilisé avec l'essor des magasins de proximité modernes.

A small local shop or convenience store, typically selling milk, bread, newspapers, sweets, and basic groceries. This term was widely used in Australia and New Zealand but has become less common with the rise of modern convenience stores.

1. A shop or counter selling milk-based drinksB1formalbritish

   A small shop or counter that primarily sells milk, milkshakes, and other dairy-based beverages, often also offering light snacks.

   lait-bar

   • We stopped at the milk bar for a strawberry milkshake.
   • The old milk bar on the corner has been there since the 1950s.
   • He ordered a glass of cold milk at the milk bar.

2. A type of snack bar or cafeB1informalaustralian

   A small, informal cafe or snack bar that serves simple food and drinks, especially milk-based ones.

   bar laitier

   • The kids love going to the milk bar for ice cream after school.
   • She bought a meat pie and a drink from the local milk bar.
   • The milk bar is a popular spot for a quick lunch.