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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In the private training bar, you’ll be led by the former U.S. bartender of the year Renato Tonelli, who’ll teach you how to make four different cocktails of your choice. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025 Former Frank Fat’s bartender and Hong Kong immigrant Simon Chan Sr. was a rare universally beloved figure throughout Sacramento’s politico scene, a friend to all who went the extra mile for his regulars. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025 So Meyers finds Aidy Bryant in the crowd, borrows some cash from her, and runs back to tip the bartender. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025 Hospitality workers looking for on-demand shifts as wait staff, bartenders and cooks, can sign up with Qwick, which connects them with caterers and planners hosting events. Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bartender 

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 16 Feb. 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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