A dispensary employee, similar to a pharmacist, who works behind the counter and showcases the stores’ different products. They are usually very knowledgeable and will help guide you through your cannabis experience. Remember, they are there to help; if you have any questions from strain types to ingestion methods, feel free to ask.
A budtender is a title of a staff member who works within a dispensary or store where medical or recreational cannabis is sold. Their job is to offer suggestions to customers, answer questions, handle products and showcase products being sold.

English
Alternative forms
- bud tender
Etymology
Blend of bud + bartender.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbʌdˌtɛndə(ɹ)/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbʌdˌtɛndɚ/
Noun
budtender (plural budtenders)
- (informal) A recreational or medical cannabis dispensary worker who sells marijuana and is knowledgeable about various cannabis products.
- Synonym: potender
- 2004 Jul 2, Henry K. Lee, 'Medical pot users say they won't stop