Definition of garçonnext
as in waiter
a person who serves food or drink "Garçon, bring another bottle of wine," barked the haughty diner

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waiter
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  • Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office has fined two swanky Beacon Hill restaurants more than $420,000 for shortchanging waiters of a 3% service fee the Boston establishments were charging customers.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
  • While Southerners can keep a secret to their graves, Kennedy and Bessette opted to have caterers, waiters, and other reception staff sign confidentiality agreements, too, according to People.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Garçon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gar%C3%A7on. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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