bartender

noun

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

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People are lounging on floor cushions, nestled on the couch, mingling and making art by the communal table, and lining up in front of the bar—waiting as the bartender prepares their drink of choice: piping hot tea. Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025 His tongue stuck out in anticipation of his next round, likely a doggy treat and his tail wagged as the bartender approached. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025 Verde Amaro, a signature cocktail by bartender Angelo di Giorgi, uses artichoke liqueur for a bittersweet, distinctly Italian kick, layered with Branca Menta and lime for a fresh, surprising profile. Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 For the moment, though, the bartenders are making good use of top-shelf mezcal in the Sonoran old-fashioned. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bartender

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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 2 May. 2025.

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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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