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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In addition to alternatives for staples like bourbon and tequila, Lyre’s makes more niche spirits including coffee liqueur, triple sec and vermouth — the kinds of ingredients that let a bartender build a genuinely accurate espresso martini, margarita or Manhattan without alcohol. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Alec Merlino joined season one not for a cameo, but in the recurring role of Hutch, a waiter and bartender at the hotel. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 Each is designed to actually hold up in the drinks bartenders — and their customers — order most. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 Judges reward them, bartenders rely on them, and once drinkers move past the chase for limited releases, many end up circling back to these bottles as dependable daily pours. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 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 30 May. 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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