Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. A person who serves behind the counter in a coffee shop.
Etymologies
- Loanword from Italian barista ("bartender"), cognate to bar + -ist ("person"), literally “bar person”; compare barman. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“There are so many things to make fun of at Starbucks: people talking on cell phones, annoying kids, the word barista, head lice, the fact there are thirty of you in line paying $3.50 for a cup of coffee while people are starving in Somalia.”
“Apparently, one Boston-area barista is fighting back.”
Starbucks: Shut Up, I'm Recording The Celtics Game! - The Consumerist
“Although accusing someone of working in Starbucks might be taken as an insult in the US, in Italy where the word barista originates it denotes a bartender, which of course is a noble and ancient profession.”
“A Starbucks worker told the Post she called a barista a bad name.”
“I hate the word barista, any time I go into a coffee place I always expect some stuffy guy with a funny accent and a huge goofy wig † to be behind the counter, and I'm invariably disappointed.”
“People like Nick and David use the word barista and they are would-be dick punchers.”
“(Rebekah’s favorite: “Q: How can I tell if my barista is flirting back at me?””
“Cup after cup was poured for the villagers, and so fragrant was this ronin barista’s brew that the smell even wafted to the nose of the Magistrate.”
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“My barista is a "consequential stranger" and even though I think his politics are strange, I walk through the world more knowledgeable because we talk out our differences.”
The Huffington Post: Vicky Collins: Politics With My Cappuccino
Lists
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dharma66's list
words that pique my interest either by meaning, pronunciation, or spelling, and words that otherwise tickle my fancy!!
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Bug's favorite words
pathos, onomatopoeia, advantageous, barista, derivative, alliteration, snobbery, literally, bug, malachite, trinity, azure and 17 more...
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I made this!
People who make stuff.
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Tweets
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kasi the person who serves coffee at the cafe or at the bar Oct 15, 2009
seanahan Although, the terms come together at coffee bars. Oct 13, 2008
john Not in America, where baristas server coffee, and bartenders serve booze. From Wikipedia:
In English jargon, the term "barista" refers to one who has acquired some level of expertise in the preparation of espresso-based coffee drinks. Within certain circles, its meaning is expanding to include what might be called a "coffee sommelier;" a professional who is highly skilled in coffee preparation, with a comprehensive understanding of coffee, coffee blends, espresso, quality, coffee varieties, roast degree, espresso equipment, maintenance, latte art, etc. Stephen Morrissey of Ireland is the current World Barista Champion.
The word barista (plural: baristi masculine or mixed sex or bariste feminine) is of Italian origin. In Italy, a barista is a "bartender," who typically works behind a counter, serving both hot (such as espresso) and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Oct 11, 2008
bilby Macche! Jun 24, 2008
Prolagus barista = bartender. Jun 24, 2008