barista

noun

ba·​ris·​ta bə-ˈrē-stə 

bä-ˈrē-stä

: a person who makes and serves coffee (such as espresso) to the public

Examples of barista in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Encouragement and pride Currently, about 15 young people work in the café as cooks, baristas, and servers. — Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026

Similarly, when the brand initially announced the return of the Frappuccino on Instagram on June 2, one commenter empathized with baristas. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Over the decades, the company has built one of the more unexpected art collections in the corporate world, working with contemporary artists the way most coffee brands work with baristas. — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

In a blog post earlier this year, the company said AI and other technology advancements will support its long-term growth and free up baristas to focus more on customer service. — Daniela Sirtori, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, person working behind a bar, from bar bar (from English) + - ista -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for barista

• arista
• artiste
• batiste
• crista
• sandinista