FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Fun Trivia
Home: Questions and Answers Forum
Answers to 100,000 Fascinating Questions
Welcome to FunTrivia's Question & Answer forum!

Search All Questions


Please cite any factual claims with citation links or references from authoritative sources. Editors continuously recheck submissions and claims.

Archived Questions

Goto Qn #


The Italian word "barista" means "bartender". Why did this word end up meaning someone who makes coffee?

Question #152347. Asked by Thesuperyoshi.
Originally posted Jan 15 2026 4:52 AM.

free email trivia FREE! Get a new mixed Fun Trivia quiz each day in your email. It's a fun way to start your day!


arrow Your Email Address:

Sign in or Create Free User ID to participate in the discussion

Other Similar Questions & Answers

Related FunTrivia Quizzes

play quiz Really the Word Means That?
(Etymology)
play quiz I Have No Idea What This Word Means
(Unusual and Obscure Words)
play quiz Same Word Different Meaning
(Word Puzzles for Experts)

Return to FunTrivia
"Ask FunTrivia" strives to offer the best answers possible to trivia questions. We ask our submitters to thoroughly research questions and provide sources where possible. Feel free to post corrections or additions. This is server B184.