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.”
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- barmaids
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Etymology
Simply "bar" plus "maid" — a woman who works at a bar.
Rhymes for barmaid
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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.
