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
Recent Examples on the Web But so were the waiters, who had their own list of expectations. Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The Grizz is where most people start their Black Bear journey, the waiter said. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 After decades of lax enforcement, many waiters in 1983 had come to view tax-free tips as a matter of right. Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Taxation of tips now a campaign issue Tips earned by waiters and waitresses, bartenders, drivers and other workers in restaurant and service industry currently are taxable and subject to employment taxes, just like wages. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waiter 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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