bartender

[bahr-ten-der] / ˈbɑrˌtɛn dər /

NOUN

one who serves drinks at a bar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barkeep barkeeper mixologist tapster

STRONG

alewife barmaid barman publican tapper taverner victualler

WEAK

boniface butler soda jerk steward vintner

Example Sentences

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"There's a buzz around the place, you can feel it," said John Crombie, a bartender at the Irish pub Jack Doyle's, which is hosting watch parties.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Observing her easy chat with the bartender about drinks is fun, as I appreciate people who are curious about options and details.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Once the bartender spots me, she starts preparing a margarita — with lots of love, as she likes to describe it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

That means a bartender fills the glass most of the way, sets it down for about 90 seconds to allow the nitrogen bubbles to settle, and then finally tops it off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I go over to the would-be bartender, and before I even get the word out, she grabs an empty cup on the table and fills it.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold