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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A customer-relations manager, recently laid off and his savings running low, is looking to become a bartender.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Before arriving at the Journal in 2026, Adam worked as a bartender, a census enumerator, and a staff writer for The Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

In “Normal,” I am a tough, psychotic local bartender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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

Joe, the colossal bartender, leaves his post to stare into my father’s grinning face and clamp him in a bear hug.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times