barkeep
word
Definition
A barkeep is a person who owns or works behind the bar in a bar, tavern, or pub, serving drinks to customers.
Usage & Nuances
"Barkeep" is somewhat old-fashioned and informal; more common terms are "bartender" (U.S.) or "bar man" (U.K.). Used in stories, movies, or casual speech, sometimes as a direct address: "Hey, barkeep!".
Spanish: tabernero - camarero de barPortuguese (BR): barman - dono do barPortuguese (PT): barman - dono do barChinese (Simplified): 酒吧老板 - 酒保Chinese (Traditional): 酒吧老闆 - 酒保Hindi: बार कीपर - बार वालाArabic: ساقي الحانة - صاحب الحانةBengali: বারকিপ - বারের কর্মচারীRussian: барменJapanese: バーテンダー - バーの店主Vietnamese: người pha chế - chủ quán barKorean: 바텐더 - 바 주인Turkish: barmen - bar sahibiUrdu: بار کیپ - بار مینجرIndonesian: bartender - pemilik bar
Example Sentences
The barkeep cleaned the glasses every night.
basic
The barkeep served a cold drink to the customer.
basic
The friendly barkeep smiled at everyone who came in.
basic
Hey, barkeep, can I get another beer over here?
natural
The regulars all knew the barkeep by name.
natural
After closing time, the barkeep shared stories with the last customers.
natural