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

Some varieties can separate in hot coffee unless they’re formulated as a barista blend. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026

The drink's flavor has received mixed reactions from both baristas and customers. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

The couple thought outside of the box and decided to have their drinks prepared by a robot barista. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Many of the server assistants and hosts as well as the morning barista have a disability. — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 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