cellarman

American  

[sel-er-muhn] / ˈsɛl ər mən /

noun

plural

cellarmen

1. a person who is in charge of the alcoholic-beverage supply of a hotel or restaurant.

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Etymology

Origin of cellarman

First recorded in 1650–60; cellar + -man

Example Sentences

His infant son was a breast-fed baby whose household at birth included a carver, a baker and a cellarman.

From Time Magazine Archive

"It is last year's wine," said our cellarman, returning with a bottle and drawing the cork.

From Glories of Spain by Wood, Charles W. (William)

In 1830 the firm profited by an offer made to them by a cellarman who had been for many years in the service of Madame Clicquot at Reims.

From Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines by Vizetelly, Henry

The head cellarman had gone round the place with him and his master, and Leigh at once went to him.

From No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee by Wood, Stanley L.

He succeeded, however, in obtaining employment as a cellarman at the London Tavern, where it was his duty to be in the cellar from seven in the morning until eleven at night. 

From Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance by Smiles, Samuel