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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This is the spiritual birthplace of the fruity martini — the era of the Appletini, Watermelon Martini, Chocolate Martini, basically any flavor or color you could imagine, bartenders were making a “martini” out of it.

From Salon

Another Palm Springs candidate, Marc Iannarino, a Navy veteran and bartender, threw his hat in the ring.

From Los Angeles Times

Luke has been waiting 65 years, doing menial work as a bartender in the Junction, hoping to be reunited with his love.

From Salon

So I asked for a Dickens Cider and the bartender says, “Oh, these guys aren’t your friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

Veronica Valandingham, the tavern’s manager and bartender at the time when Koop died, said she was interviewed by the police, who were trying to retrace his steps on Dec. 12.

From Seattle Times