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

Alpine skier Keely Cashman, who represented Team USA at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics, spends part of the year working as a barista in her small California town. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Starbucks bought around 200,000 Sharpie markers so its baristas could write friendly messages on customers’ coffee cups. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

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

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