barista

noun

ba·​ris·​ta bə-ˈrē-stə How to pronounce barista (audio)
bä-ˈrē-stä
: a person who makes and serves coffee (such as espresso) to the public

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Then, ask your barista to put the cherry cold foam on top. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 The co-working space, on the other hand, will have a coffee shop feel, with a staffed barista bar. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025 When a barista friend asked them about the phenomenon of channeling, the team decided to investigate. Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 The move does not apply to baristas and others who work in Starbucks stores themselves. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barista

Word History

Etymology

Italian, person working behind a bar, from bar bar (from English) + - ista -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barista was in 1982

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“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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