BYO

BYO

An abbreviation for "bring your own," typically used of a place or event that does not serve alcohol but permits patrons to bring it with them. The restaurant is BYO, so I’ll pick up a bottle of wine on my way there. Don't worry, this place isn't BYO, so you'll definitely be able to get a glass of wine with dinner. It's an outdoor class, which means it's also BYO yoga mat.

BYOB

"BYO" is an abbreviation for "bring your own." What the second "B" stands for in "BYOB" is disputed; both "bottle" and "booze" are often used. "BYOB" is typically used of a place or event that does not serve alcohol but permits patrons to bring it with them. The restaurant is BYOB, so I’ll stop and pick up a bottle of wine on my way there. A: "Don't worry, this place isn't BYOB, so you'll definitely be able to get a glass of wine with dinner." B: "Whew!" Dang, I didn't realize we were going to dinner at a place that's BYOB. I could really use a drink!

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BYO(B)

mod. bring your own (booze or bottle). (Initialism.) A note on the invitation says that the party is BYOB.

BYO

verb

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