bartender

noun

bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər How to pronounce bartender (audio)
: a person who serves drinks at a bar
bartend intransitive verb

Examples of bartender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The breakthrough comes when the extra playing the bartender at The Second Act (the roadside pub where most of the movie takes place) shuffles nervously over to the table with a bottle of wine. Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 May 2024 As seen on Marquee's Instagram Stories on May 10, Kylie and Kendall worked as bartenders at the nightclub's summer kickoff event, and also spent time serving drinks and toasting with fans. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bartender 

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bartender was in 1825

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“Bartender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bartender. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

bartender

noun
bar·​tend·​er ˈbär-ˌten-dər How to pronounce bartender (audio)
: a person who serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
bartend verb
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