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 new grocery store has been looking for cashiers, customer service workers, stockers, cleaning staff, bartenders, and sushi preparers, along with other roles, according to a hiring post. George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 Smoke and tropical fruit are already best friends—make an appointment with an al pastor taco for more examples of this—and this cocktail invented by San Francisco bartender Thad Vogler pairs them beautifully. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026 Flirt with this bartender (Andi Matichak)! William Earl, Variety, 19 June 2026 Pre-batched cocktails, a help-yourself bar or a few good bottles of wine handle drinks without bartender duty. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 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 27 Jun. 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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