bartender

noun

bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər How to pronounce bartender (audio)
: a person who serves drinks at a bar
bartend intransitive verb

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Former Reba co-stars Melissa Peterman (as Gabby, the needy and dramatic bartender) and Reba McEntire already have proven chemistry, and any scene between the two is a lightning rod for plenty of chuckles. Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 The restaurant has the vibe of a upscale yet relaxed pub complete with dark wood furniture and jovial bartenders who tend the lengthy and prominent bar. Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025 Daily Press bartender Nick Feder said Battle ordered a drink but left after getting involved in a fight that spilled outside. John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025 But Messi’s presence overshadows them all, and right now, Campbell and the bartender are fixated on whether Messi will even play. Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bartender

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bartender was in 1825

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“Bartender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bartender. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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bartender

noun
bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər How to pronounce bartender (audio)
: a person who serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
bartend verb

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