barman
/'bɑ:mən/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who works in a bar, preparing and serving alcoholic drinks: A "barman" is an employee, typically a man, whose job is to mix and serve drinks, especially alcoholic beverages, to customers at a bar or pub.
Usage
- The word "barman" is used to refer to a male bartender. It is a common term in British English. In modern usage, the gender-neutral terms "bartender" or "bar staff" are often preferred.
- It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- The barman mixed a perfect martini for the customer.
- He worked as a barman in a busy London pub to pay for his studies.
- I asked the barman for the wine list.
Advanced Usage
- "Behind the bar": This phrase is often used to describe the barman's location and role.
- You'll find Tom behind the bar most evenings.
- The plural form is typically "barmen", though "barmans" is rarely used.
Variants and Related Words
- Bartender (n): A more common, gender-neutral term for a person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar.
- She is the head bartender at the new cocktail lounge.
- Barmaid (n): The traditional term for a female bartender.
- The barmaid served us our pints of beer.
- Bar staff (n): A collective term for all employees working behind a bar.
- The bar staff were very friendly and efficient.
Synonyms
- Bartender: A person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar.
- Mixologist: A person skilled at mixing cocktails (a more formal or specialized term).
- Barkeeper: A person who owns or manages a bar.
Antonyms
- Customer: A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.
- Patron: A person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, or bar.
Related Phrases
- To tend bar: To work as a bartender.
- He tends bar at the local hotel on weekends.
- Last orders: The final opportunity for customers to buy drinks before the bar closes, often announced by the barman.
- The barman called for last orders at 11 p.m.
Noun
- an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar