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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Before arriving at the Journal in 2026, Adam worked as a bartender, a census enumerator, and a staff writer for The Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The bartender told me one guest on the package ate steak for every meal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

And there’s also a bit of the robot bartender from the futuristic world of “The Fifth Element” — “you want some more?” he says, making an impression.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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

The bartender looked ready to wave the both of them through, but paused, narrowing his eyes at Boaz.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny