barista

noun

ba·​ris·​ta bə-ˈrē-stə 

bä-ˈrē-stä

: a person who makes and serves coffee (such as espresso) to the public

Examples of barista in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Starbucks Workers United responds Starbucks Workers United, the union representing more than 12,000 baristas at 700 coffeehouses nationwide, responded Thursday to the company’s plans to close additional stores. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

According to the press release, the singer met coffee farmers, learned more about the journey from bean to cup and connected with Starbucks baristas from across Latin America and the Caribbean. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

Starbucks' new Peanuts collection will be available while supplies last and features 10 items, from other drinkware and accessories, like a mini tote bag and bag charm to a plush Snoopy toy dressed in a green apron, just like a Starbucks barista. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Even small interactions, such as chatting with your barista or smiling at a stranger, can give people a sense of belonging, a 2013 study found. — Cordilia James, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, person working behind a bar, from bar bar (from English) + - ista -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for barista

• arista
• artiste
• batiste
• crista
• sandinista