bartender
noun
a person who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar.
bartenders
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pluralof bartender.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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My gaze drifted to the bartenders, who seemed bored, waiting for the evening rush.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Ice handling is considered an essential skill for Japanese bartenders, who often begin their training by learning to break it with precision.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
A DJ checks the sound and bartenders shake their elevated work while Benidorm turns to gold below.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
The crowds were a welcome boon for the bartenders, enlivening what is usually a lull at Joxer Daly’s, which is away from the beaches and beer gardens where customers gather in the summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
I think about the bartenders, and wonder what diabolical things they'll be putting into my cocktail.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
