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

A customer-relations manager, recently laid off and his savings running low, is looking to become a bartender.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

She attended Princeton on 90% financial aid and worked part-time jobs on campus such as librarian, tutor and bartender.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Observing her easy chat with the bartender about drinks is fun, as I appreciate people who are curious about options and details.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

I go over to the would-be bartender, and before I even get the word out, she grabs an empty cup on the table and fills it.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold