Barkeeper: meaning, definitions and examples

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barkeeper

 

[ หˆbษ‘หrหŒkiหpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barman

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 bartender

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท barmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”ํ…๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฏู„ ุจุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ barman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…’ๅงๆœๅŠกๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรพjรณnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barmen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.