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Barmaid

usgb/ˈbɑːrmeɪd/Volume
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Gender SpecificPlay
The term 'barmaid' specifies that the person serving is a woman; for men, 'barman' is used. SlideThe barmaid remembered all the regulars' favorite drinks.
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Workplace SettingPlay
A barmaid typically works in an establishment serving alcohol: bars, pubs, or taverns. SlideFriday nights are busiest for the barmaid at the pub.
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Cultural StereotypePlay
Historically, barmaids have been romanticized or judged in culture, but today they are seen like any other worker. SlideThe barmaid in the story was a symbol of rebellion against social norms.