noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

bartender

BAH-tehn-duh

Bartender (noun) means a person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar. Example: “The bartender recommended a cocktail made with fresh lime.”

noun

A person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar.

"The bartender recommended a cocktail made with fresh lime."

"She worked as a bartender to pay her way through college."

How to use bartender

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is making and serving drinks behind a bar.

UK vs US

Bartender is the standard American term; British English more often uses "barman" or "barmaid."

Common pairings

ask the bartender tip the bartender

Word forms

bartenders plural

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Etymology

Formed from bar plus tender, in the sense of "one who tends or looks after" something.

Synonyms

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barman barkeep barkeeper mixologist

Related words

Mixer barkeep barkeeper barman mixologist

Rhymes for bartender

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bartender” mean?

The word “bartender” means a person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar. In plain terms, someone whose job is making and serving drinks behind a bar.

How do you pronounce “bartender”?

“Bartender” is pronounced BAH-tehn-duh (/ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bartender” in a sentence?

Here is “bartender” used in a sentence: “The bartender recommended a cocktail made with fresh lime.”

What part of speech is “bartender”?

“Bartender” is a noun.

Is “bartender” a common word?

“Bartender” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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