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Definition of barmaid

barmaid

/ˈbɑːr.meɪd/
bar · maid
Plural:barmaids
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• noun

1

A woman who serves drinks behind the counter in a bar, pub, or tavern.

Example

"The friendly barmaid poured two pints of stout and set them on the wooden counter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While still common in British English to refer to a woman who serves drinks in a pub, in North American and formal contexts the gender-neutral term "bartender" is generally preferred.

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, formed as a compound of "bar" (referring to the counter in a tavern or inn where drinks are dispensed) and "maid" (from Old English mægden, meaning a young woman or female servant).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barmaid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barmaid
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