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tapper

tapper

1 9.1
A person who pours beer from kegs to serve people
  • noun
  • /ˈtæpər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : tabernero

Examples

  • He worked as a tapper, drawing ale from the casks to serve thirsty patrons.

  • In old English villages, the tapper played a central role in the community's nightly gatherings.

  • The local tapper was known for his generous pours and friendly stories.

  • The tapper served us cold beers.

  • A skilled tapper can draw the perfect pint.

  • As a skilled tapper, he expertly poured the craft beers from the kegs behind the bar.

  • The tapper at the local tavern served customers with a welcoming smile and a steady hand.

  • After years of working in a brewery, she became a renowned tapper known for her extensive drink knowledge.

Synonyms

bartender
vstapper
330 2.0

A person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar or restaurant

pours draught liquor from kegs more than mixing drinks
barkeep
vstapper
  • Informal
20 6.3

A person who serves and mixes alcoholic drinks at a bar

is more tied to pouring from kegs and managing the premises
barmaid
vstapper
  • UK
14 2.3

A woman who serves drinks at a bar or pub

leans more toward pouring draught liquor and running the place
barman
vstapper
  • UK
9 2.4

A man who works behind a bar serving and mixing drinks

relates more to drawing liquor from kegs and hosting drinkers
mixologist
vstapper
4 7.6

A person who makes and serves drinks with alcohol, often creating new cocktails

is about pouring draught liquor from kegs rather than craft mixing
tavern keeper
vstapper
1 5.5

A person who owns or runs a small bar serving food and drink

focuses more on drawing drinks from kegs than only managing
barkeeper
vstapper
  • US
1 2.9

A person who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

centres on drawing from casks and keeping the drinking place
tapster
vstapper
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who serves beer and other drinks in a pub or inn

is the owner or server who also manages and serves drinks
saloon keeper
vstapper
  • US
1 6.9

A person who owns or runs a bar

emphasizes pouring from casks rather than only running the venue
beer wench
vstapper
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A woman who serves beer in a pub, often wearing a costume

is defined by pouring from kegs and may also manage the place
drinks waiter
vstapper
  • UK
2.3

A person who brings drinks to guests in a bar or at an event

is stationary at the counter and focuses on drawing drinks from kegs
shotmaker
vstapper
  • Informal
7.5

A person who makes and serves shots at a bar or party

focuses on draught pouring and running a drinking venue rather than shots

Compounds

1 5.2

A song with a lively beat that makes you want to tap your toes or dance

A person who secretly listens to other people's phone calls

Surface Forms

tapper singular
tappers plural

Morphology

tapper = tap (transparent) = tap + er

Formed by adding the agentive suffix '-er' to 'tap' (to draw liquid from kegs), yielding 'one who taps or draws drinks'.

Etymology

Tapper comes from the noun tap, the spout on a keg used to 'draw' beer or ale. So a tapper was the person who opened the tap and served drinks to people.