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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The women are compelling and beautiful, among them a fuchsia-haired scientist, woodsy sculptor and psychonaut bartender. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 Cocktails take a serious culinary approach, like the Bread With Tomatoes, a savory tomato highball evoking the tart, juicy remnants of a panzanella salad, and The Muesli, head bartender-partner Juliette Larrouy’s ode to her favorite breakfast cereal. Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026 Nocturno’s knowledgeable, charming bartenders whip up classic cocktails in a moody, minimalist setting. Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 Additionally, servers are usually required to give a portion of their tips to bartenders, bussers and sometimes other staff. Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bartender

Word History

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 2 Mar. 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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