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