barmaids

Tavern drink servers

Barmaids is the plural of barmaid—a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub.

The term is more common in British English, where pubs have traditionally employed women behind the bar: The barmaids pulled pints for the Friday crowd.

The word sounds somewhat dated; bartender now serves as the gender-neutral standard.

service

attentive

Paying close notice

pouring · serving · tray · tips · apron · uniform · glassware · till · refills · tab

pub

ale

Warm-fermented malt drink

lager · stout · cider · tap · keg · tavern · inn · counter · regulars · patron

nightlife

cocktails

Alcoholic blended beverages

clubbing · karaoke · deejay · revelers · dancefloor · neon · partygoers · nightcaps · afterhours · flirtation

socializing

banter

Playful, teasing exchange

chitchat · gossip · camaraderie · flirtation · listening · confidante · storytelling · mingling · rapport · bonding

occupation

waitressing

Restaurant service work

tips · workforce · duties · staff · crew · livelihood · hiring · experience · training · scheduling

Categories
Opposites
service role

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Regular supporters or customers

customers · drinkers · pub-goers · regulars · clientele

gender in service roles

barmaidsbarmen

Male drink-serving staff

bartenders · barkeeps · barkeepers · publicans · landlords

establishment type

barmaidssommeliers

Restaurant wine specialists

wine stewards · mixologists · cocktail waitresses · waitresses · maître d's

Family

barmaid

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG