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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It wasn’t called that at the time, however: according to Ago Marone, master mixologist of The Connaught Bar, the bubbly creation was later named after the Reform bartender who made it, Alexis Benoît Soyer. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024 Throughout the series, Chase serves as a bartender at TRIC before becoming the owner towards the end of the show. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 The bartenders wear an assortment of their favorite ugly sweaters and guests are encouraged to do the same. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 These were real people — waitresses and bartenders. Wren Sanders, Them, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bartender 

Word History

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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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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