How to Use barista in a Sentence

barista

noun
  • The move comes from customers' pleas and with baristas in mind.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • No more asking the barista at the coffee shop where the outlets are.
    Popular Science, 16 Dec. 2020
  • At 30, Cassie still lives with her parents and works as a barista in a coffee shop.
    New York Times, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Dull, 35, a barista at Sherman Perk was intrigued by our random invite.
    James E. Causey, jsonline.com, 18 Dec. 2020
  • In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The rest of us have suffered little deaths: of purpose, of livelihood, of certainty; of the familiar rhythms of daily life; of an unmasked smile from a barista who knows our name.
    Katy Butler, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2020
  • Prepare to feel like a barista in your own kitchen by using these methods for brewing French press including how much coffee to use and the best coffee grind for your French press.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2020
  • But aficionados know to seek out Benchakul, a one-man barista operation who uses his background in science to make spectacular coffee drinks.
    Patricia Escárcega, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2020
  • Meanwhile, a dedicated barista will pour Italian espresso, cappuccinos and macchiatos from a new coffee bar right of the entrance.
    Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 16 Dec. 2020
  • Customers and baristas alike commiserated on Reddit about the stomach aches that allegedly ensued after trying the drinks.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Haar said she is blown away by the support, which started from a spontaneous but profoundly significant gesture from a Starbucks barista — a total stranger, who rapidly became a dear friend.
    Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2020
  • Some baristas make dry cappuccinos that are very foamy, and some enjoy a cappuccino ratio with a thinner milk texture that's perfect for making latte (cappuccino) art.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The video showed the barista break free as the man dropped the money and sped away.
    Christopher Brito, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The owner and barista hold court with the two old-timers at the counter.
    Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The barista is able to break free and the suspect then drives off, the video shows.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Greet and thank the clerk at the grocery store or the barista who makes your coffee.
    Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The 21-year-old is from Castle Rock, CO, is a barista by day, a broom singer on the side.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2022
  • The barista had saved a few for co-workers wanting to buy them.
    Tamara Walker, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The coffee shop where the barista knew her order closed.
    BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2021
  • The whole store is bear-themed, with both the plastic cups and the baristas wearing bear ears.
    The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
  • There’s nothing that says that the barista won’t throw this coffee at me.
    David Marchese Photograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Lots of options on the menu, and the baristas were super friendly.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The barista was able to fight off the attacker, who dropped his cash onto the ground and fled in the pickup truck.
    Bradford Betz, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • James Michael Tyler, who played the Central Perk barista, was the show's most frequent guest star.
    The Editors, Marie Claire, 27 May 2021
  • The 22-year-old works as a barista at The Maine Bean & Tea, where the heat has caused a surge in sales of the shop’s blue raspberry slushie.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
  • Then a barista behind the counter remembered to push play on the sound system.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Though he’s worked as a line cook, a prep chef, and a barista, Souvall didn’t plan on a career in food.
    Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Tom Lyttle, 21, works as a barista at a coffee shop on Shankill Road.
    Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The bakery is also looking to hire a full-time barista.
    Bob Dohr, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022
  • From buying to tasting to brewing, the book will make a barista out of anyone.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022

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