barman

American

[bahr-muhn] / ˈbɑr mən /

noun

plural

barmen

a man who bartends; bartender.

barman British

/ ˈbɑːmən /

noun

a man who serves in a pub

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Usage

Gender-neutral form: bartender

Etymology

Origin of barman

First recorded in 1650–60; bar ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

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The family said they have been given no further updates since the barman's arrest with Paul adding it was "sad" that he had to go to such lengths as asking the prime minister for help.

From BBC

Jenkin's social media content is now filled with videos from his job as a barman.

From BBC

The barman who allegedly made the limoncello was arrested in February and is being held without charge.

From BBC

It added the barman scooped what he thought was salt from a container into a plastic cup.

From BBC

When they're not serving in their local district, Ms McConnell works at a grocery store, and Mr Alexander is a part-time barman.

From BBC

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