Synonyms

bartender

American

[bahr-ten-der] / ˈbɑrˌtɛn dər /

noun

a person who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar.

bartender British

/ ˈbɑːˌtɛndə /

noun

a person who serves in a bar

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Etymology

Origin of bartender

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; bar ¹ + tender ³

Example Sentences

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Now, the bartenders stamp beers with images of the Park Avenue building or seasonal icons like a pumpkin.

From The Wall Street Journal

I asked for water and the bartender pointed me toward a drinking fountain and some plastic cups.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today my favorite bartender, Lady Raven, is on duty.

From Literature

Workers can qualify only if they are in occupations specified by the Treasury Department, including taxi drivers and bartenders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two middle-aged Americans, matching orange ringlets marking them as brothers, quizzed the bartender about cask types and chill filtration.

From The Wall Street Journal

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