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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The son of a bartender and a liquor salesman, he was raised in Portland, Ore. — which he and his family still called home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 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

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

“The bartender and I. We sort of hoisted you in. You scared the hell out of me, I’m not kidding.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger