Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

barkeeper

noun
/ˈbɑːrˌkiːpər/
Definition
A person who serves drinks at a bar.
Examples
  • The barkeeper greeted us as we entered the pub.
  • After a long day, I enjoyed chatting with the barkeeper while sipping my drink.
  • She worked as a barkeeper during her college years to help pay for tuition.
Meaning
A barkeeper is responsible for mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers at a bar or pub, and may also perform various tasks related to the operation of the bar.
Synonyms
  • bartender
  • mixologist
  • pubkeeper
  • tapster