barkeep

noun

bar·​keep ˈbär-ˌkēp How to pronounce barkeep (audio)
variants or less commonly barkeeper

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In another close call, a British barkeep refused to serve him past the mandatory closing time despite his pleadings for just one more drink. Terry Spencer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024 Though Sirona, a barkeep at Three Broomsticks, is not explicitly labeled as transgender, a line of her dialogue is highly suggestive. Abby Gardner, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024 Founders Ivy Mix and Lynette Marrero have created a book as well called A Quick Drink featuring those same stellar barkeeps. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024 His costar Ted Danson, who played barkeep Sam Malone, explains on the upcoming episode of SiriusXM's Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend that Harrelson's first week on the set was a physical challenge for the veterans of the series. EW.com, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for barkeep 

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barkeep was in 1671

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“Barkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barkeep. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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