barman

noun

bar·​man ˈbär-mən 

chiefly British

: bartender

Examples of barman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Slowly, the Royal Prince of Hungary, Bohemia, and Croatia gets to his feet and places his spindly arms around the barman, who is old enough to be his father. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Or, even better, a cocktail devised by the famed barman Frank Meier, a historical figure who is central to the novel. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

These bartenders are the cream of the crop—doing things the way legendary barman Dale Degroff would. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for barman

• barmen
• carman
• carmen
• carmine
• harman
• bellarmine