Definitions

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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Bartender Mona Jaffart said her establishment would not be selling takeaway alcohol and it would "just be a normal day" inside.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

Bartender Cindy Smith said she was serving drinks at the Maddock Bar last week when a local resident brought in the animal during happy hour.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2022

Bartender Laura Ortiz told her union that “I voted yes to strike because I often have to pick up shifts at the Rose Bowl just to try to make ends meet.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2022

Bartender: Thank you very sincerely for your service.

From Washington Post • Jun. 12, 2022

John Fairmeadow snatched it from the table, and was about to make off with it, when Mrs. Bartender interposed.

From Christmas Eve at Swamp's End by Duncan, Norman