Meaning of barist/barista?

[Guryl]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #726 "Real Life: Occupations (3)", question 1

Thomas is a .......... He works in a retail shop that sells meat products such as steaks, roasts and ribs. He first cuts the meat and than packages the separate cuts for customers who come into the shop.

(a) barista
(b) butcher
(c) boxer
(d) builder

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #726 "Real Life: Occupations (3)", answer 1

Thomas is a butcher. He works in a retail shop that sells meat products such as steaks, roasts and ribs. He first cuts the meat and than packages the separate cuts for customers who come into the shop.

Correct answer: (b) butcher

Your answer was: incorrect
Thomas is a barista. He works in a retail shop that sells meat products such as steaks, roasts and ribs. He first cuts the meat and than packages the separate cuts for customers who come into the shop.
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hey sir,i have a question which is whats the meaning of "barist"...?i looked it up and couldnt find an answer....thanx

Guryl

[Kitosdad]

I think Anrea has already answered this earlier in the week.

Someone who is experienced in the forms of Expresso coffee I think was the answer.

Kitos.
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