Meaning & Definition of word "Bartender"

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    Bartender

    /ˈbɑːrˌtɛndər/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who serves drinks at a bar or pub.
      • Example: The bartender poured me a refreshing cocktail on a hot summer day.
    • 2. Someone who prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
      • Example: After years of working as a bartender, she decided to open her own bar.
    • 3. An employee who takes orders and serves drinks to patrons in a drinking establishment.
      • Example: The bartender greeted us with a smile as we sat down at the bar.
    • 4. A person skilled at mixing drinks and providing customer service in a bar setting.
      • Example: He is known as the best bartender in town for his creative drink recipes.

    Etymology

    Derived from two words: 'bar' (referring to the counter of a tavern or saloon) and 'tender' (meaning one who tends to something).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    On the rocks:

    Refers to a drink served over ice.

    Last call:

    A final opportunity to order drinks before the bar closes.

    Happy hour:

    A time period when drinks are served at reduced prices.

    Related Words

    mixologist:

    A skilled bartender, especially one who specializes in making cocktails.

    pub:

    A place where alcoholic drinks are served.

    cocktail:

    A mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.

    Slang Meanings of bartender

    Meaning: Barkeep

    Example Sentence: The barkeep served us promptly.

    Meaning: Bar lady/man

    Example Sentence: The bar lady knows all the best drinks on the menu.

    Meaning: Tender

    Example Sentence: I asked the tender for their specialty cocktail.