Definitions

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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Bartender Mona Jaffart said her establishment would not be selling takeaway alcohol and it would "just be a normal day" inside.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

Bartender Markie insists the sports bar where she works is a safe space for anyone to watch the game.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

That changed in July 2010, when Stenson was anointed “Best Bartender in America” by his peers at the Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Bartender Sylvia Sosa concurred, saying “I proudly served Dodger dogs and beers for many years and want our company, Compass/Levy, to recognize our worth.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2022

Well, sir, he walks up to the bar and says: 'Can you make me a very sour lemonade, Mr. Bartender?'

From Trailin'! by Brand, Max