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bartender

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɝ// UK //bˈɑːtɛndɐ// bar·tender

n. a person who works behind a bar, mixing drinks and serving them to customers.

n. a person employed to mix and serve alcoholic beverages at a bar.


SIMPLE

The bartender made me a strong cocktail.

CONTEXTUAL

The bartender recommended a local beer that paired well with my meal.

COMPLEX

The experienced bartender moved with practiced ease, balancing multiple orders while maintaining a friendly conversation with each guest.

Synonyms
Origin

From bar + tender.

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