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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For millions of waiters, waitresses, bartenders, baristas, barbers, hairstylists, DoorDash drivers, tour guides, casino dealers and counter staff at casual restaurants, this means a substantial share of their income is no longer taxed. Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 Cosby’s accuser was a waitress who said she was left incapacitated by pills and wine after attending one of the comic’s shows in Los Angeles. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026 Kraus, who works as a waitress, took photo classes in high school. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 At one of the five Palm Beach County restaurants ordered shut, a waitress was vaping at a server station. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waitress

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 14 Apr. 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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