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bartender

UK/ˈbɑ:tendə(r)/US/'bɑ:.tendә/
B2

Definitions

n.

A person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar

酒吧招待,调酒师

Root Breakdown

Native English
barbar, barrier; ban, prohibition
+
tendroot
+
-erone who does, agent
=bartender

bar (the counter) + tend (to attend to, look after) + -er (one who) = one who tends the bar, mixing and serving drinks.

Root bar still carries 38 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The bartender made us two perfect margaritas.

  • 2.

    He worked as a bartender to pay for college.

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