bartender

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noun

bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər 

: a person who serves drinks at a bar

bartend

ˈbär-ˌtend 

intransitive verb

bartend

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intransitive verb

bar·​tend ˈbär-ˌtend 

-ed/-ing/-s

: to act as a bartender especially professionally

Examples of bartender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

To that end, educating bartenders, service staff, media, and more has become increasingly important. — Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

At Seven Sirens Brewing Company in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Kohberger would push his way into unwanted conversations with female bartenders and patrons. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Surveillance video captured a man pushing the bartender to the ground. — Peter D'oench, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Once a day, at the bartender’s discretion, a bell rings, and a selection of beer, wine, and well drinks are offered for 10 minutes for just 10 cents. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Intransitive verb

back-formation from bartender

First Known Use

Noun

1825, in the meaning defined above

Intransitive Verb

1949, 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