Barkeep: meaning, definitions and examples

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barkeep

 

[ หˆbษ‘หr.kiหp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bar staff

A barkeep is a person who serves drinks at a bar or pub. They are responsible for managing the bar area, preparing drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Barkeeps often interact with patrons, take orders, and may also handle cash and inventory.

Synonyms

barmaid, bartender, mixologist.

Examples of usage

  • The barkeep poured a cold beer for his regular customer.
  • She asked the barkeep for a recommendation on cocktails.
  • The barkeep was busy serving drinks during the happy hour.
  • After a long shift, the barkeep was ready to go home.

Translations

Translations of the word "barkeep" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bartender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคŸเฅ‡เค‚เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Barkeeper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bartender

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barman

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒ†ใƒณใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barman

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cantinero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท barmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”ํ…๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ barman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…’ไฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barmanni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barmen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cantinero

Etymology

The word 'barkeep' has its origins in the combination of 'bar' and 'keep'. The term 'bar' refers to a tavern or place where alcoholic beverages are served, which can be traced back to Middle English 'barre', originating from Old French 'barre', meaning a barrier or obstruction that separates the customer from the drinks. The term 'keep' comes from the Old English 'cepan', meaning to capture or hold. Hence, a 'barkeep' is literally someone who keeps (or manages) a bar. The usage of the term has evolved over time, and while 'bartender' is more commonly used today, 'barkeep' retains a more traditional or colloquial flavor, evoking the image of a friendly figure in a local pub.