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
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A person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar.
"They weren't all just sexpats and drifters and former disgraced officers or old bartenders, none of which he should have mentioned."
— Erich R. Sysak, Water Heart (2010)
"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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- bartenders
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The _____ recommended a cocktail made with fresh lime.
Etymology
Formed from bar plus tender, in the sense of "one who tends or looks after" something.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for bartender
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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.
