waitress

noun

wait·​ress ˈwā-trəs 

: a woman who waits tables (as in a restaurant)

waitress intransitive verb

Examples of waitress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plates and cake forks were distributed by a young waitress also borrowed from Lyons, from the Corner House on Coventry Street, who cut the cakes and handed round slices to the judges. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Angamarca has a landscaping business, and Anderson is a waitress at Three Brothers Restaurant in New Milford. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

The Oscar winner plays a dressmaker in 1950s London who becomes attached to a waitress, played by Vicky Krieps. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Litt also posted that a longtime waitress at Hygrade Deli will be back. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

waitress

noun

wait·​ress ˈwā-trəs 

: a woman who waits tables (as in a restaurant)

waitress verb