noun
- a person who makes and serves coffee and other drinks in a café or coffee shop
Usage: originally from Italian; now standard in English
Examples
- The barista at my favorite café knows my order by heart.
- She trained to become a barista and now competes in latte art competitions.
- Our local barista makes the best cappuccino in town.
- The barista steamed the milk to the perfect temperature.
- Many baristas develop strong relationships with their regular customers.
- He decided to pursue a career as a barista after discovering his passion for coffee.