noun
barman
BAH-muhn
noun
1
A man who serves drinks behind the counter of a pub or bar.
"The barman mixed the cocktail without even glancing at the recipe."
"He asked the barman for a pint of the local ale."
How to Use Barman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man whose job is serving drinks in a pub or bar.
When to use it
Chiefly British; American English tends to use "bartender" regardless of gender.
UK vs US
UK: barman/barmaid are common; US: bartender is standard for both.
Common pairings
call the barman over
a busy barman
Word Forms
barmen plural, Barmans plural
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Etymology
From "bar" plus "-man" — a man who works at a bar.