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

The company has operated a Green Apron Creator Program, paying baristas to create social media content during dedicated shifts. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

From betting on Barbie to giving a café barista a shot, Kreiz has repeatedly embraced unconventional people and ideas. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 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