Meaning & use

BYOB

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An abbreviation for 'bring your own bottle' (or 'beverage'), used on invitations to indicate guests should bring their own alcoholic drinks.

See it in a sentence

The party invitation said 'BYOB,' so everyone showed up with their favorite drinks.

The restaurant is BYOB, so we picked up a bottle of wine on the way.

A note on using this word

BYOB is common on party invitations and at restaurants without a liquor license, letting guests bring their own alcohol.

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