bartender

noun

bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər How to pronounce bartender (audio)
: a person who serves drinks at a bar
bartend intransitive verb

Examples of bartender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Maloney talking about hooking up with Max Boyens, a curly-haired Schwartz & Sandy’s bartender who was, in fact, serving drinks there that very night, as the reunion was airing? Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 13 July 2024 Some bartenders insist on crushed or pellet ice, while others prefer ice cubes. Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024 The bar's lineup of celebrity bartenders includes Carolina Hurricanes players next month, per the N&O. Of note: All drink prices already include gratuity and tax. Lucille Sherman, Axios, 11 July 2024 The bartenders at this North London pub look bored, while patrons buzz with anticipation, eyes glued to the giant projection screen airing a live BBC broadcast. Astha Rajvanshi/london, TIME, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bartender 

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bartender was in 1825

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“Bartender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bartender. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

bartender

noun
bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər How to pronounce bartender (audio)
: a person who serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
bartend verb
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