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

Your barista will consider your preferences, then take you through an exploration of varietals, roasters, processing and brew methods. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025

That investment includes upgrading its scheduling technology and adding more baristas to rosters. —Amelia Lucas,kate Rogers, CNBC, 4 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, 3 Dec. 2025

New York City officials touted it as the largest worker protection settlement in the city's history, coming on the heels of a strike by unionized Starbucks baristas. —Mark Prussin, CBS News, 1 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