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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

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And although the bartender spun a greatest hits compilation of McCartney’s post-Beatles band on the turntable, the speakers were playing a broader playlist of Beatles songs. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025 Some bartenders and guests worry the growing mocktail movement risks watering down the ritual that gives holiday cocktails their charm. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025 Or, if budget allows, hire bartenders, caterers or a cleaning service to handle some jobs and free up time for hosts to mingle. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025 The owners and bartenders are also welcoming for people who don't drink alcohol. Ryan Martin, IndyStar, 23 Nov. 2025 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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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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