barkeep

Thân thiện

The barkeep pours a drink for a customer.

Definition

Noun: * An employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar; a bartender.

Usage

The word "barkeep" is a somewhat informal or old-fashioned term for a bartender. It is used to refer to the person working behind a bar counter, responsible for taking orders, preparing drinks, and serving customers.

Examples

• The friendly barkeep recommended a local craft beer.
• He nodded to the barkeep, signaling for another round.
• She worked her way through college as a barkeep at a downtown pub.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes carry a connotation of familiarity or a traditional, classic pub atmosphere, as opposed to a more modern "mixologist" or "bartender" in a cocktail lounge.

Variants and Related Words

• Bartender (noun): The more common and modern synonym for "barkeep."
• Barman / Barmaid (nouns): Gender-specific terms, now less commonly used.
• Mixologist (noun): A person skilled at mixing cocktails, often implying a higher level of expertise or artistry.

Synonyms

• Bartender
• Barman (dated)
• Tapster (archaic)

Idioms and Phrases

• (To be) on the other side of the bar: To be a customer instead of the barkeep/bartender.
  • After years as a barkeep, it felt strange to be on the other side of the bar.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bartender
• barman
• barkeeper
• mixologist