Find the word definition

Crossword clues for barkeep

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
barkeep

1846, probably short for barkeeper (1712); from bar (n.2) + agent noun of keep (v.).

Wiktionary
barkeep

n. (context informal English) a bartender

WordNet
barkeep

n. an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar [syn: bartender, barman, barkeeper, mixologist]

Usage examples of "barkeep".

She did not know this particular barkeep, but knew others just like him who ran inns from the Living City to Waterdeep.

She took a table near an interior wall, away from any windows, where she could keep an eye on both doors to the common area, and the barkeep as well.

The barkeep drew the circle of Tymora on his chest to ward off any trouble uttering the evil name might bring.

Taking this as a dismissal, the barkeep scurried back to his bar, rattling the orbs in his hand as he went.

She toyed with the idea of pitching the nearly full mug at the barkeep, accusing him of poisoning the clientele.

The barkeep was talking to a tall man wearing robes of crimson highlighted with thin white stripes and an ivory white cloak with red trim.

When Alias did not reply, the barkeep asked the others what they were having.

The barkeep came to their table and wordlessly unloaded a platter of sandwiches and fresh drinks.

With a last paternal glance toward the swordswoman, the barkeep left the table and returned to his other duties.

He rose to settle accounts with the barkeep while Dragonbait and Ruskettle hauled the fallen warrior to her room.

According to the barkeep, the swordswoman had had only two mugs of mead.

The barkeep was not keen on turning her over to the undoubtedly less than tender ministrations of the royal wizard.

Graevis Chilichunk, the barkeep and proprietor of Fellowship Way, reputedly the finest inn in all the great city of Palmaris.

The barkeep came around the bar with a heavy club, moving pointedly for the fat monk.

Then the monk glanced back over his shoulder, to see Belster shaking his head resignedly, the barkeep knew what was coming.