barista

English

/baˈɹista/, /bəˈɹiːstə/, /bəˈɹɪstə/, /bəˈɹɪstə/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian barista (barist, bartender) derived from English bar (drinking establishment).

Origin

English

bar

Gloss

drinking establishment

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