waiter

noun

wait·​er ˈwā-tər How to pronounce waiter (audio)
1
: one that waits on another
especially : a person who waits tables (as in a restaurant)
2
: a tray on which something (such as a tea service) is carried : salver

Examples of waiter in a Sentence

waiters at that elegant restaurant must go through an extended training program before being allowed to serve customers
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Was the waiter being rude or was the customer overreacting? Soo Kim, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Over the weekend, prosecutors claimed his friendship with an Argentinian waiter may have led to his death. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024 Filip, Breznik’s son, serves as both sommelier and waiter. Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024 Between the robot waiters that bring you your food and the mini bun cup stacked on top of the boba tea of your choice, Serious Sanji shows promise to quickly become a Tosa favorite. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waiter 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of waiter was in the 15th century

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“Waiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waiter. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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waiter

noun
wait·​er ˈwāt-ər How to pronounce waiter (audio)
: one that waits
especially : a person who waits tables (as in a restaurant)

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