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barman

noun

bar·​man ˈbär-mən How to pronounce barman (audio)
chiefly British

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There were only two—the barman who doubled as a grill man looked up at the sound, and an older man turned around from his perch at the bar. Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 The menu is centered around tataki, sashimi, yakitori, and artisanal cocktails created by barman and co-owner Julien Vézina, who masterfully blends Japanese and Quebec flavors and spirits. Pamela MacNaughtan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Nov. 2025 If the barmen is found guilty, they could be sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison, according to the Vietnamese central government. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 Inspired by English poet Lord Byron, the bar serves cocktails curated by Aman Venice’s head barman and award-winning mixologist Antonio Ferrara. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barman

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barman was in 1835

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“Barman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barman. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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