barista
noun
ba·ris·ta
bə-ˈrē-stə 
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.
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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
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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
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“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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