barista
noun
a person who is specially trained in the making and serving of coffee drinks, as in a coffee bar.
baristas
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pluralof barista.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The company said it aims to transfer baristas with closing stores, and offer severance to those who exit the chain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
If I don’t want to wait in line, I’ll head to Dayglow in Silver Lake where some of my favorite baristas are generous enough to let me try whatever new concoction they’re experimenting with.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The friendly baristas at the coffee shop—talented at pulling a cortado—smiled when I brought his name up in conversation.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
The baristas, who sell elaborate fruit and cake-themed concoctions, are supposed to connect with customers as "brand ambassadors".
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Despite the baristas attempts to calm him, Donald refuses to leave until he gets what he wants, prepared exactly the way he wants it.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
