barista

noun

ba·​ris·​ta bə-ˈrē-stə How to pronounce barista (audio)
bä-ˈrē-stä
: a person who makes and serves coffee (such as espresso) to the public

Examples of barista in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In this tiny space, the baristas produce lattes (with animal or plant milks), allongés, and cappuccinos. Jade Simon, Vogue, 20 June 2024 The barista will hand the beverage back in a contactless vessel, Starbucks said. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 Grab a hot or cold espresso beverage made-to-order by baristas, indulge with weekend brunches, sip on classic cocktails and get satiated with American comfort food for lunch or dinner. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024 Behind the baristas is a towering Art Deco mural depicting some vaguely apocalyptic urban scenes. Joey Sims, Vulture, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for barista 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, person working behind a bar, from bar bar (from English) + - ista -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barista was in 1982

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Cite this Entry

“Barista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barista. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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