Barkeeper Meaning in English
word
ˈbɑrˌkipər
BAR-kee-per
ˈbɑːˌkiːpə
BAH-kee-puh
Definition
A person who owns or manages a bar, or who serves drinks behind the bar.
Usage & Nuances
'Barkeeper' is less common in modern English than 'bartender' or 'bar owner', especially in the US. Used more in older or formal contexts, or for small bar owners. Do not confuse with 'barista' (coffee, not alcohol).
Spanish: tabernero - barman - camarero de barPortuguese (BR): barman - dono do bar - balconista (de bar)Portuguese (PT): barman - dono do bar - empregado de barChinese (Simplified): 酒吧老板 - 酒保Chinese (Traditional): 酒吧老闆 - 酒保Hindi: बारकीपर - बारमैनArabic: ساقي الحانة - صاحب الحانةBengali: বারকিপার - বারম্যানRussian: бармен - хозяин бараJapanese: バーテンダー - バーのマスターVietnamese: chủ quầy bar - người pha chếKorean: 바텐더 - 바 주인Turkish: bar sahibi - barmenUrdu: بار کیپر - بار مینجرIndonesian: penjaga bar - pemilik bar
Example Sentences
The barkeeper cleaned the glasses after closing time.
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The barkeeper welcomed all the customers with a smile.
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Ask the barkeeper if they have your favorite drink.
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The regulars joked with the barkeeper as he poured their drinks.
natural
After a long night, the tired barkeeper locked up the bar.
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The barkeeper knows everyone’s favorite drink by heart.
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