bartender

noun

bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər How to pronounce bartender (audio)
: a person who serves drinks at a bar
bartend intransitive verb

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Old Overholt was a bottom-shelf bottle for decades, although bartenders and enthusiasts appreciated just how good this young and low-proof whiskey was, especially to use in cocktails. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2025 As the night stretched on, a festive atmosphere took hold; one table whooped as an erstwhile fastidious bartender joined them for a shot and returned to the counter, high-fiving his colleagues. Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025 Per the synopsis, Blind follows a visually impaired bartender who claims a pregnant woman was kidnapped from his bar. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025 Meehan’s Bartender Manual from the acclaimed bartender behind New York’s PDT is a true deep dive, covering everything from cocktail history and mixing techniques to bar design and ingredient production. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025 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 20 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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