barista
noun
ba·ris·ta
bə-ˈrē-stə 
bä-ˈrē-stä
: a person who makes and serves coffee (such as espresso) to the public
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Two witnesses also corroborated the barista’s account, according to the affidavit.
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Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
The Aeropress has long been a favorite of coffee lovers and baristas because of its compact size and ability to brew a fantastic single cup of coffee.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The baristas are ready to mobilize, MrBeast fans are AFK training for the next Hunger Games.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Investment professionals, investment bankers, bankers, attorneys, chefs, sommeliers, baristas, personal trainers, and all manner of others are employed thanks to the expansion of already big corporations.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
The Aeropress has long been a favorite of coffee lovers and baristas because of its compact size and ability to brew a fantastic single cup of coffee.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The baristas are ready to mobilize, MrBeast fans are AFK training for the next Hunger Games.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Investment professionals, investment bankers, bankers, attorneys, chefs, sommeliers, baristas, personal trainers, and all manner of others are employed thanks to the expansion of already big corporations.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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