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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At the time of the June 2024 post, Jensen was working as a bartender and waiter. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Steve is the quintessential New York bartender. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 When a bartender goes missing, Ohm descends into both his own history and that of this Overlook Hotel–esque setting in a film that verifies the suspicion that McCarthy is one of the best genre directors currently working. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Bacio will charge $500 per the first two to three hours, Ware told The Business Journal and prices will change based on the number of caterers, bartenders and service staff needed. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 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 2 Jul. 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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