barkeeper

[ bahr-kee-per ]

noun

1. a person who owns or manages a bar where alcoholic beverages are sold.
2. a bartender.

barkeeper

/ ˈbɑːˌkiːpə /

noun

1. another name (esp US) for barman

Word History and Origins

Origin of barkeeper¹

First recorded in 1705–15; bar ¹ + keeper

Example Sentences

For Saki, her barkeeper character was “a combination of what I observed of ladies even at restaurants, Chinese restaurants — Asian women who really have taken over.”

From Los Angeles Times

Every description barkeeper Paul Shanrock offers about his new kitschy project is pure gold.

From Seattle Times

Even if the Kraken don’t win another game, they’re already a winner in the eyes of the bar community around Uptown as many barkeepers reportedly are seeing an uptick in foot traffic on game nights.

From Seattle Times

New barkeeper Matt Christian gave the dive a face-lift and focused the menu more on pub grub such as patty melts and nachos.

From Seattle Times

The 47-year-old barkeeper patrols this beach up to 75 nights a year, the maximum incubation time for green turtles, to keep predators from their nests until the eggs are ready to hatch.

From Reuters