Waiter Definition

wātər
waiters
noun
waiters
A person who waits or awaits.
Webster's New World
A man who waits on tables, as in a restaurant.
Webster's New World
A tray for carrying dishes; salver.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Waiter

Noun

Singular:
waiter
Plural:
waiters

Origin of Waiter

  • Late 14th century, "attendant, watchman," agent noun from the verb wait. Sense of "servant who waits at tables" is from late 15th century, originally in reference to household servants; in reference to inns, eating houses, etc., it is attested from 1660s. Feminine form waitress first recorded 1834.

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Waiter Sentence Examples

  • The waiter called him Mr. Bryce.

  • The waiter took their order and Miriam leaned back in her chair.

  • The waiter brought two manhattans before Dean could answer.

  • The two detectives spoke with Leo the waiter, the night clerk and the maid.

  • The man in the bathing suit recognized him as Leo, his waiter from an earlier dinner, and waved.

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