waitress

noun

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

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Samina Compton, 26, a cocktail waitress renting a high-rise apartment in Hallandale Beach, said her connection to the region feels just as strong. Genesis Lisboa, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026 The waitress, who works at the TGI Fridays, immediately comforted Beckham in the now-viral video on Instagram. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026 In 1999, Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby, a waitress, met the Crown Prince of Norway through mutual friends. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 Soon thereafter, Souders and Jennie left Frankfort and moved into the nearby Yates branch of the YWCA at 337 Washington Boulevard, taking jobs as waitresses at the Grund Hotel. Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waitress

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Feb. 2026.

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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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