barmaid

[ bahr-meyd ]

noun

1. a woman who bartends; bartender.

barmaid

/ ˈbɑːˌmeɪd /

noun

1. a woman who serves in a pub

Usage

See barman

Word History and Origins

Origin of barmaid¹

First recorded in 1650–60; bar ¹ + maid

Example Sentences

On taking back the role, Spencer insisted she had little in common with Peggy, who rather lacked a sense of humour, but her on-air journey from young barmaid to grieving widow saw them both involved in some of the show's strongest storylines.

From BBC

She appeared with Billy Connolly and the late Antony Bourdain, and played a barmaid in the film Wild Rose.

From BBC

Goodyear, 81, played the leopard-skin-loving barmaid Bet Lynch in the soap.

From BBC

Amy Adams has played a princess and a nun, Lynne Cheney and Lois Lane, a barmaid, a blogger and a con artist.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Carrión pointed to photos of the victims that families had hung on nearby pines: a university rector with slicked-back hair; an imposing-looking barmaid.

From New York Times