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

As the meal goes on and Rob seems to become increasingly inebriated, the night descends into nonsensical confrontations between Rob and the bartender, Rob and producers, Rob and his brother, and, finally, Rob and Michaella. — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

But bartender and manager Ashley Gilliford said the energy around the dagger has made for some uncanny situations at the bar. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Wheeler also shared other food opinions with The Star for this week’s On the Menu, a series that features chef and bartender food and drink recommendations around the city. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Comedor has an incredible list of tequilas and mezcals; the bartenders make excellent recommendations. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 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