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waitress

noun

Definition of waitress

as in bartender

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Recent Examples of waitress Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman Both DeVito and Perlman starred in Burrows sitcoms, DeVito as the cantankerous dispatcher Louie De Palma on Taxi and Pearlman the equally acerbic waitress Carla on Cheers. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026 For just a little while, let yourself get lost in the off-kilter world and fun details of the artworks, from the cat-eye glasses made out of forks on the waitress to the mermaid’s tail, made entirely from tin can tops. — Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 The waitress had recommended the biscuits and gravy. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 While lunching at Sonny’s BBQ in Ocoee, our waitress informed us that our tab was paid. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for waitress

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Noun

Surveillance video captured a man pushing the bartender to the ground.

— Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Once a day, at the bartender’s discretion, a bell rings, and a selection of beer, wine, and well drinks are offered for 10 minutes for just 10 cents.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

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Mohamad Abdelkader Driss, a waiter in Ceuta, told The Associated Press that responsibility lies with the authorities.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of waiter

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When the air inside is still cool and clean and everything is shiny and the barkeep is giving himself that last look in the mirror to see if his tie is straight and his hair is smooth.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of barkeep

Noun

These bartenders are the cream of the crop—doing things the way legendary barman Dale Degroff would.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
There were only two—the barman who doubled as a grill man looked up at the sound, and an older man turned around from his perch at the bar.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

Definition of barman

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