Barkeep: meaning, definitions and examples
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barkeep
[ หbษหr.kiหp ]
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:
๐ต๐น bartender
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคเฅเคเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Barkeeper
๐ฎ๐ฉ bartender
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะผะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ barman
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใณใใผ
๐ซ๐ท barman
๐ช๐ธ cantinero
๐น๐ท barmen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ barman
๐ธ๐ฐ barman
๐จ๐ณ ้ ไฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ barman
๐ฎ๐ธ barmanni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะผะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ barmen
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.