barkeep
UK/'bɑː,kiːp/US/'bɑ:ki:p/
C2
Definitions
n.
A person who serves drinks at a bar; a bartender (chiefly North American, informal)
（主要指北美口语的）酒吧招待，调酒师
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishShort for barkeeper: bar (the counter) + keeper (one who keeps/runs it) = the person who keeps the bar, serving drinks.
Root bar still carries 38 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The barkeep slid a cold beer down the counter.
- 2.
Tip the barkeep if the service is good.