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

Yeti French Press Coffee Set Another excellent coffee gift, this Yeti duo combines a rugged French press with a stainless-steel Rambler travel mug, delivering barista-level brew miles from the nearest café. —Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

Ask for an Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso with one pump of Chai, extra cinnamon powder and ask your barista to line the cup with caramel. —Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025

Scoop up our favorite finds, including a pasta roller attachment for making the perfect homemade pasta, an espresso machine to channel your inner barista, and darling towels that serve as the ultimate cleaning companion, from $9. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025

Nespresso Limited-Edition Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Maker Become a barista with this popular Nespresso coffee and espresso maker. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 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