bartender

noun

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

Examples of bartender in a Sentence

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The bar will feature highly recognizable red-jacketed bartenders serving ice-cold martinis. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025 Invert stemware This bartender’s solution keeps stemware stored in style. Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025 Walker said the street’s closure has hurt bartenders and other servers who depend heavily on tourist tips. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 The world of mixology is like a mad scientist’s lab as bartenders experiment with different techniques to enhance the flavor of cocktails. Yolanda Evans, Forbes, 31 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 21 Jan. 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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