barista
Translation
barista
Examples
The barista made a perfect latte.
The barista made a perfect latte.
She works as a barista at a local coffee shop.
She works as a barista at a local coffee shop.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the barista)) a person who serves coffee in a coffee bar The barista knows my usual order.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coffee maker, server
Etymology
From Italian, literally meaning 'bartender'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bar' for coffee, and the person is an 'artist' or specialist, hence '-ista'.