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

And some new drinks are causing stress for baristas for being over complicated to make during peak times. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025

After Starbucks rolled out a dress code, thousands of baristas went on strike. —Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025

For those preferring a zero-proof experience, a garden mocktail session ($25 per person) will teach participants how to make non-alcoholic drinks with homegrown ingredients, while a home barista masterclass ($25 per person) shares the fundamentals of brewing the best espresso at home. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025

But, if the barista at your local coffee shop knows you by name, a more expensive model might be the only way to sate your caffeine habit. —Lauren Joseph, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025

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