NYT Dictionary

BARMAID

/ˈbɑː(ɹ).meɪd/
NounBAR-maidbar-maid · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A woman who serves in a bar.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bar + maid.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

barwomanbarkeepbarkeeperbarmanbartenderbootleggerbrewerbrewmasterbusboycarhop

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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