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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  • The San Diego Union reported that the 34-year-old waiter at Little America Westgate Hotel had been badly beaten and stabbed multiple times.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Our waiter brought a generous tray of olives and celery sticks to the table and then disappeared for a long while.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Garçon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gar%C3%A7on. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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