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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Everyone congratulated her, from security guards to Uber drivers to waitresses. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 And customers were tended to by firm and aging waitresses in sensible shoes and uniforms with aprons. Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 The rollerskating waiters and waitresses were all so fun. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 Politicians meet with waitresses at a diner to pitch raising the minimum wage or tour a factory to spotlight job growth. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 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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