noun

barmaid

BAH-mayd

Barmaid (noun) means a woman who serves drinks behind the counter of a pub or bar. Example: “The barmaid remembered everyone's usual order without having to ask.”

noun

A woman who serves drinks behind the counter of a pub or bar.

"The barmaid remembered everyone's usual order without having to ask."

"She worked as a barmaid at the local pub every weekend during university."

How to use barmaid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA woman whose job is serving drinks in a pub or bar.

When to use it

Increasingly replaced by the gender-neutral "bartender" in everyday and professional use.

Common pairings

the barmaid poured a friendly barmaid

Word forms

barmaids plural

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Etymology

Simply "bar" plus "maid" — a woman who works at a bar.

Rhymes for barmaid

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Frequently asked questions

What does “barmaid” mean?

The word “barmaid” means a woman who serves drinks behind the counter of a pub or bar. In plain terms, a woman whose job is serving drinks in a pub or bar.

How do you pronounce “barmaid”?

“Barmaid” is pronounced BAH-mayd (/ˈbɑː(ɹ).meɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “barmaid” in a sentence?

Here is “barmaid” used in a sentence: “The barmaid remembered everyone's usual order without having to ask.”

What part of speech is “barmaid”?

“Barmaid” is a noun.