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

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

Doohan plays Tyler Galpin, the seemingly sweet barista who becomes Wednesday Addams’ love interest before eventually being revealed as the monstrous Hyde in season 1. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Dutch Bros, which calls its baristas broistas, is operated mostly as a drive-thru only coffee shop. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 6 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