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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Other workers have advocated for an easier way for stores to pause digital orders to mitigate overwhelm among baristas.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2025
The blade catches the barista below the ear and pulls a thin red smile across her throat.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Lead baristas will see a 23% increase to hourly wages, baristas will see a 15% increase and roasters, bakers and delivery drivers will see a 3.3% increase.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 June 2025
Starbucks hiring content creators: Starbucks job offering up to six figures to travel, drink coffee
Now, as the first global barista championship winner, Shimode will have plenty of opportunity to catch up on travel.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2025
The blade catches the barista below the ear and pulls a thin red smile across her throat.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Lead baristas will see a 23% increase to hourly wages, baristas will see a 15% increase and roasters, bakers and delivery drivers will see a 3.3% increase.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 June 2025
Starbucks hiring content creators: Starbucks job offering up to six figures to travel, drink coffee
Now, as the first global barista championship winner, Shimode will have plenty of opportunity to catch up on travel.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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