barista

American  

[buh-ris-tuh, -ree-stuh, bah-rees-tah] / bəˈrɪs tə, -ˈri stə, bɑ ris tɑ /

noun

plural

baristas, baristi

1. a person who is specially trained in the making and serving of coffee drinks, as in a coffee bar.

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barista British  

/ bəˈrɪstə /

noun

1. a person who makes and serves coffee in a coffee bar

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Etymology

Origin of barista

First recorded in 1980–85; from Italian: “bartender,” from bar bar ¹ ( def. ) (a loanword from English) + Italian -ista -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

It's not what anyone would expect a barista to do, and Brian can still hardly believe it himself: "He is a fantastic guy. He does everything for you," he said.

From BBC

“We are in conversation with the company about the road back to the bargaining table,” barista Jasmine Leli, one of the union’s bargaining delegates, said in a Friday statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the register, a barista called, “Ingrid and Oliver,” and placed our cups on the counter.

From Literature

Amir, a 20-year-old barista, wasn’t letting thoughts of the future ruin his mood now.

From Los Angeles Times

When she finished school, Anastasia didn't know what she wanted to be, so she took up a job as a barista.

From BBC