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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"There's a buzz around the place, you can feel it," said John Crombie, a bartender at the Irish pub Jack Doyle's, which is hosting watch parties.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

And next time, when a bartender asks if you’d like a flower with your drink, just say “bring it on.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Bring it on,” he’ll say when a bartender asks him if he wants a flower with his cocktail, anticipating once again that perfect blend of color, scent and taste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Once the bartender spots me, she starts preparing a margarita — with lots of love, as she likes to describe it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

While the bartender poured her drink, I looked back at the entrance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros