barkeep
pronunciation
How to pronounce barkeep in British English:
UK [bɑ:'ki:p]
How to pronounce barkeep in American English:
US [bɑ'kip]
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- Noun:
- an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
Word Origin
- barkeep (n.)
- 1846, probably short for barkeeper (1712); from bar (n.2) + agent noun of keep (v.).
Example
- 1. The barkeep \'s daughter and I had followed the squadron this far.each of us had our own thoughts as we buried that handkerchief .
- 2. The barkeep and his family were the real heroes , while I , on the other end , found a haven among the enemy .