waitress

noun

wait·​ress ˈwā-trəs How to pronounce waitress (audio)
: a woman who waits tables (as in a restaurant)
waitress intransitive verb

Examples of waitress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He as a Khoury League baseball and YMCA soccer coach for his children’s teams, too. Running the restaurant Orly Cooley, a waitress at Lots of Lox for more than 30 years, predating the Poulos family’s ownership, credits that atmosphere for its ongoing popularity. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024 In the film, co-written by Kravitz, Tatum plays a billionaire who invites friends to a mysterious private island, including a Los Angeles cocktail waitress played by Ackie. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waitress 

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Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waitress was in 1818

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“Waitress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waitress. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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waitress

noun
wait·​ress ˈwā-trəs How to pronounce waitress (audio)
: a woman who waits tables (as in a restaurant)
waitress verb
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