noun
- a person who serves drinks at a bar; bartender
Usage: informal
Examples
- The friendly barkeep knew everyone’s usual drink order.
- She worked as a barkeep at the local tavern for five years.
- The barkeep polished glasses while listening to customers’ stories.
- He asked the barkeep for a recommendation on local beers.
- The experienced barkeep could mix any cocktail from memory.
- After closing time, the barkeep counted the night’s earnings.