noun
- plural of barkeep; people who tend bar and serve drinks in a tavern or bar
Usage: informal
Examples
- The barkeeps at the local pub knew all their regular customers by name.
- Both barkeeps worked quickly to serve the crowded Friday night crowd.
- The experienced barkeeps could mix any cocktail from memory.
- The tavern employed three barkeeps during busy weekend shifts.
- Old-time barkeeps often doubled as informal counselors for their patrons.
- The barkeeps polished glasses while chatting with customers at the counter.