barkeeper
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2.9
- noun
- /ˈbɑrˌkipər/
- US
:
cantinero
- I do feel sorry for the barkeepers, though.
Examples
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Corky the barkeeper held one arm and Mead the other, and Ramos.
Fiction book (1990) -
" You seem to be doing pretty well for yourself," he said to Norman, who was doing his turn as barkeeper that night.
Fiction book (2002) -
Barkeeper, bring Mrs. Charles 240 martinis.
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The barkeeper mixed a refreshing cocktail for the patrons at the bar.
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After a long day, the barkeeper served drinks to customers who were eager to unwind.
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She asked the barkeeper for his recommendations on the best local beers.
Synonyms
330
2.0
A person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar or restaurant
20
6.3
A person who serves and mixes alcoholic drinks at a bar
14
2.3
A woman who serves drinks at a bar or pub
9
2.4
A man who works behind a bar serving and mixing drinks
4
7.6
A person who makes and serves drinks with alcohol, often creating new cocktails
1
9.9
A person who serves beer and other drinks in a pub or inn
1
9.1
A person who pours beer from kegs to serve people
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word barkeeper is made of bar and keeper: a 'keeper' is someone who 'looks after' something, so a barkeeper looks after the bar and serves drinks, just like a shopkeeper looks after a shop.