bartender

noun

bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər 

: a person who serves drinks at a bar

bartend

ˈbär-ˌtend 

intransitive verb

Examples of bartender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This new expression aims to deliver a more intense agave character, inspired by bartender requests for a robust yet balanced spirit for cocktails. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Having trained as a bartender for a movie, Damon started pouring drinks. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 July 2026

To avoid playing bartender as guests arrive, prep a signature cocktail or two in pitchers ahead of time. — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Yes, many passengers on these upscale brief sailings enjoy a drink or two, but befriending a bartender isn’t the mission. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bartender

• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• transgender
• bender
• blender

Kids Definition

bartender

noun

bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər 

: a person who serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

bartend

ˈbär-ˌtend 

verb