roll bar

or rollbar

noun

1. a heavy steel transverse bar in the form of an inverted U rising from the framework of an automobile to prevent its occupants from being crushed if the vehicle rolls over.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roll bar¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“I’ve got my hot rod down on Bond Street. I’m older but you’ll know me in a glance. We’ll find us a Little rock ‘n roll bar and we’ll go out and dance.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We’ll find us a little rock ’n’ roll bar and we’ll go out and dance.”

From New York Times

I recently received a press release about new food offerings at Climate Pledge Arena, and — as noted on the restaurant’s Instagram — Sugo Hand Roll Bar is now serving in the VIP lounges there.

From Seattle Times

Just Poké now has 20-plus locations, with more on the way; Sugo Hand Roll Bar is coming to Kirkland, with plans to further expand.

From Seattle Times

A plump fruit fly is slowly circling the airspace above my place setting at Sugo Hand Roll Bar.

From Seattle Times