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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Thousands of bartenders, tastemakers, and cocktail devotees from every corner of the world converged for the 17th edition of the prestigious awards, which celebrate excellence, creativity, and hospitality across the international bar scene. Meghan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 Head bartender Kayla Garcia (pictured) is turning out a martini with saline and white kelp, as well as a boulevardier infused with oolong tea. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 My favorite bartender is very kind, and always gets me my favorite drink. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025 This is a starting point for the Penicillin from New York bartender Sam Ross. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 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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