as in waiter
a person who serves food or drink we had barely finished ordering when the server brought our salads

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  • Our waiter, whose name was Joel, was exceptionally affable and helpful throughout service, and as the room started to empty around nine o’clock, that throbbing vibe did too.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • The waiter was older, in his sixties, and spoke a little English.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
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  • The waitress agreed, brought back the new dish and checked back in on the pair — and got another complaint, this time from the male customer.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
  • The waitress put down the coffee pot, furrowed her brow and stared into space for a moment.
    Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2025

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“Server.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/server. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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