waiter

noun

wait·​er ˈwā-tər 

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

Synonyms

• waitress
• server

Examples of waiter in a Sentence

waiters at that elegant restaurant must go through an extended training program before being allowed to serve customers

Recent Examples on the Web

My waiter, though, wasn't about to engage in tax tips. —Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025

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The concept seeks to provide a non-intimidating creative experience where guests can select their crafting adventure from a list and have their supplies delivered table-side (much like a waiter would deliver a meal). —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing waiter

• wine waiter

Rhymes for waiter

• cater
• crater
• frater
• freighter
• gator
• grater
• greater
• hater
• krater
• later
• plater
• prater

Kids Definition

waiter

noun

wait·​er ˈwāt-ər 

: one that waits

especially : a person who waits tables (as in a restaurant)