bartender

noun

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

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Polizzi also owned a neighborhood bar, and Dreesen’s mom worked there as a bartender. Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 The new grocery and dining spot seeks to hire cashiers, customer service workers, stockers, cleaning staff, bartenders, and sushi preparers, along with other roles, the retailer states in a hiring post. George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 Since the group stage began, bartender Liam McCusker noticed a routine had taken on a life of its own. Dan Snyder, CBS News, 17 June 2026 My regular waiter, Ryan, always had a glass of orange juice waiting for me at breakfast; my cabin attendant Sabrine kept my fridge stocked with sparkling water; and bartender Dennis always had my cocktail ready to go for me following dinner. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bartender

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jun. 2026.

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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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