BYO

British

noun

an unlicensed restaurant at which diners may drink their own wine, etc

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Etymology

Origin of BYO

C20: from the phrase bring your own

Example Sentences

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My husband and I opened the bottle at dinner at a BYO restaurant with our friend Burt, who knew Jeff, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Tailgaters could rent a space on the bare ground — BYO table and shade — $30 for Saturday, and an additional $10 for Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

Sun Wah BBQ, a Hong Kong-style barbecue restaurant in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, has been hosting an annual "BYO Turkey" roasting event for years.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2022

Apple’s health approach uses the Watch first, then connects services to any fitness equipment its customers prefer to use, not high-priced workout-specific hardware that can be replaced by a cheaper bike and BYO tablet.

From The Verge • Feb. 4, 2022

I still socialized, still went out for “drinks,” still traveled for business and dined with my parents, but I was BYO LaCroix and zero-proof cocktails all month long, citing my Whole30-esque commitment.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2021

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