Barkeeper: meaning, definitions and examples
๐น
barkeeper
[ หbษหrหkiหpษr ]
job title
A barkeeper is a person who serves drinks at a bar or pub. They are responsible for mixing beverages, taking orders, and providing customer service. Barkeeps often have extensive knowledge of alcoholic drinks and may create unique cocktails for patrons.
Synonyms
barmaid, barman, bartender, mixologist.
Examples of usage
- The barkeeper poured me a cold beer.
- She asked the barkeeper for a cocktail recommendation.
- The barkeeper was friendly and attentive.
- I watched the barkeeper prepare my drink skillfully.
Translations
Translations of the word "barkeeper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barman
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคเฅเคเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Barkeeper
๐ฎ๐ฉ bartender
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะผะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ barman
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใณใใผ
๐ซ๐ท barman
๐ช๐ธ bartender
๐น๐ท barmen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฏู ุจุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ barman
๐ธ๐ฐ barman
๐จ๐ณ ้ ๅงๆๅกๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ barman
๐ฎ๐ธ barรพjรณnn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะผะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ barmen
๐ฒ๐ฝ bartender
Etymology
The word 'barkeeper' comes from the combination of 'bar' and 'keeper'. The term 'bar' originates from the Old French 'barre', meaning a barrier or railing, which is the structure that separates the bartender from the patrons. The 'keeper' part refers to someone who manages or takes care of a specific place or object. The role of the barkeeper dates back to ancient times when taverns and inns were common social hubs. As drinking establishments evolved, so did the responsibilities of the bartenders, who became skilled in drink preparation and customer service. The term 'barkeeper' is less commonly used today, with 'bartender' being the more prevalent term in modern language.