Used in a Sentence

barmaid

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for barmaid.

Editorial note

The point being made is not bad, but the example of the barmaid is awful.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

A woman who serves in a bar. [from 18th c.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of barmaid gathered in one view.

noun

A woman who serves in a bar. [from 18th c.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for barmaid.

noun

A woman who serves in a bar. [from 18th c.]

Example sentences

1

The point being made is not bad, but the example of the barmaid is awful.

2

Slightly interesting fact: The barmaid at the end is Sophie (was Roger) Wilson.

3

With Sophie Wilson as the barmaid in the Baron of Beef Pub in Cambridge at the end!

4

The subtle gradients, the details in dark areas, the barmaid's skin texture, all this looks like plastic on the iphone.

5

There's a saying in the physics world, that you don't understand something unless you can explain it to a barmaid.

6

Humphrey Smith is stepping down by the way, and according to the barmaid at my local, his son is taking over.

7

What, the barmaid throws the doctor or the highways guys out, whichever she disagrees with?

8

Look out for a guest appearance by Sophie Wilson (previously Roger Wilson) as the barmaid.

9

The cameo appearance by Sophie is as a barmaid in a pub.

10

I'm currently trying to discern the difference between the barman and the barmaid...

11

It's about a 1963 incident when a white Maryland farmer named William Zantzinger got drunk and started harassing a middle-aged black barmaid and hitting her with a cane.

12

In reality I can pay cash for a round of drinks and tip the barmaid before my mates have got their phones out their pockets.

Quote examples

1

The reason you can't teach "a barmaid" Quantum Chromodynamics isn't because you don't understand it.

2

Historians have recently uncovered documents from the long ago 21st century dark ages concerning the mysterious time of "The Barmaid Rebellion".

3

A story about Lady Hale is currently the top hit for me in Google News if I search for "barmaid".

4

All very horny very relatable stuff ”I screwed the barmaid” ”Weep, you girls.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use barmaid in a sentence?

The point being made is not bad, but the example of the barmaid is awful.

What does barmaid mean?

A woman who serves in a bar. [from 18th c.]

What part of speech is barmaid?

barmaid is commonly used as noun.