as in waiter
a person who serves food or drink
asked the waitperson what she would recommend on the menu
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Noun
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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
Noun
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As a foodie and former waitress, this show hits home for me.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Joan, a single mom of two, was then living with a man named Norm Bishop and working as a flight attendant for Frontier Airlines (and as a cocktail waitress on the side).—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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“Waitperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waitperson. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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