barista
barista — noun
- baristasingular
- baristasplural
1. someone working behind a cafe counter who prepares coffee drinks for customers.
someone working behind a cafe counter who prepares coffee drinks for customers.
Lisa asked the barista for an iced oat latte before class.
ask the barista for + drink
At the airport cafe, Caleb watched the barista steam milk carefully.
watch the barista + verb
The barista at Green Cup remembered Yasmin's usual drink without checking the screen.
After the machine broke, Nikhil thanked the barista for staying calm.
A skilled barista can make smooth foam for cappuccinos in seconds.
- cafe worker
broader term; may include staff who do many jobs besides making coffee
- server
focuses on serving customers; does not always imply preparing coffee
文法句型
work as a barista
ask the barista for + drink
the barista made + drink
用法筆記
Usually refers to a worker in a cafe or coffee shop, especially one who prepares espresso-based drinks. If the person mainly carries food to tables or clears dishes, words like 'server' or 'cafe worker' are often better.