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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“It has an identity issue,” said a Dave & Buster’s bartender I spoke to.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Paul had a recurring role playing Hughie the bartender at Foxy’s on the ABC daytime soap “All My Children” for 12 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

A bartender going by Andrew, who moved to New York from Ireland four years ago, said the vibe at the nearby pub where he works has been "absolutely mental" and "pandemonium."

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

“It’s making the town, and it’s breaking the town,” David Richards, the pub’s bartender, said about the boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

“I suppose you three could stay,” the bartender said after pocketing Frankie’s tip.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros