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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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

The brand new, 65-person cocktail bar is the brainchild of celebrated bartender Jeff Bell, known for his work at the pioneering Please Don’t Tell, or PDT, in New York’s East Village.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

Once the bartender spots me, she starts preparing a margarita — with lots of love, as she likes to describe it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely