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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“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

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

At the Virginian, a dimly lit dive bar with dollar bills plastered to the wall, bartender Joshua Roche was pouring beers Thursday for a rowdy group that included one active-duty and two retired Marines.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Andrew Hall, 24, works as a bartender and waiter at a restaurant in Guildford, Surrey, and says he struggles to make ends meet each month.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Why don’t I play bartender for a while?”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely