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Recent Examples of waitress
The waitress arrives with our order.
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Gonce works part time as a waitress a few nights a week to help cover the bills.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The cast also includes Michelle Pfeiffer as Margo’s mother, an ex-Hooters waitress, and Nick Offerman as Margo’s father, an ex-pro wrestler, as well as Nicole Kidman, Thaddea Graham, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 May 2026
She’s also worked as a banquet waitress, line cook and confectioner.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Gonce works part time as a waitress a few nights a week to help cover the bills.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The cast also includes Michelle Pfeiffer as Margo’s mother, an ex-Hooters waitress, and Nick Offerman as Margo’s father, an ex-pro wrestler, as well as Nicole Kidman, Thaddea Graham, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 May 2026
She’s also worked as a banquet waitress, line cook and confectioner.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waitress
Noun
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In addition to alternatives for staples like bourbon and tequila, Lyre’s makes more niche spirits including coffee liqueur, triple sec and vermouth — the kinds of ingredients that let a bartender build a genuinely accurate espresso martini, margarita or Manhattan without alcohol.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Alec Merlino joined season one not for a cameo, but in the recurring role of Hutch, a waiter and bartender at the hotel.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Your waiter can recommend wine pairing options from a selection of organic and biodynamic wines from Argentina’s wine-growing areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The dining room has a classic, European style with waiters dressed in starched white jackets and black bow ties.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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And then there is Roberto, the barman who has been with the Sciò family for years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Waitress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waitress. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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