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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In Uthmeier’s mind, the world is unfairly denying white men careers as head coaches and coffeehouse baristas.
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Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Individuals were randomly assigned to either be as efficient as possible when placing their order - no small talk with the staff - or to be more social with the barista.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
Starbucks said its baristas currently average $30 an hour in total pay and benefits.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Good baristas already employ the water trick; it’s known as the Ross droplet technique.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
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Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Individuals were randomly assigned to either be as efficient as possible when placing their order - no small talk with the staff - or to be more social with the barista.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
Starbucks said its baristas currently average $30 an hour in total pay and benefits.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Good baristas already employ the water trick; it’s known as the Ross droplet technique.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for barista
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“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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