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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Harrelson, meanwhile, skyrocketed to fame on Cheers as bartender Woody Boyd. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 Utah bartenders would be allowed to conduct straw tests, a technique used to ensure the quality of a cocktail, under a new alcohol bill released this week. Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 In Baby Reindeer, Gunning’s character Martha becomes obsessed with bartender Donny Dunn, played by Gadd who created the miniseries which was adapted from his autobiographical one-man show. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025 Guests can perfect their skills making cocktails with the head bartender, swirling coffee with latte art with the head barista or making bread and croissants with the head baker. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Feb. 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 3 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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