barkeep

/ˈbɑrkɛp/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who tends a bar, especially in a tavern or inn.

“The friendly barkeep handed me a cold beer on a hot summer day.”

2. verb

to work as a barkeep or tend a bar.

“She barkeeps at the local pub every weekend.”

Synonyms

  • bartender
  • mixologist

Antonyms

  • server
  • waiter