milk bar

• Pequeno comércio local ou minimercado que costuma vender leite, pão, jornais, doces e itens básicos de mercearia. O termo era muito comum na Austrália e na Nova Zelândia, mas ficou menos usado com o avanço das lojas de conveniência modernas.

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.

   Bar de leite

   • 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.

   Leiteria

   • 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.