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

That blue-haired barista making your pink drink could soon be North West. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

In January 2026, Betancur and his wife, Leidy Ospina, opened The ChangeBaker Place next door to the bakery, a coffee shop and patisserie featuring Colombian beans, local artwork and a tres leches latte created by barista Alexandra Pilarte. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

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

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