waitress
ˈweɪtrəs
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Definition of waitress - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

hospitalityfemale server in a restaurant or café
  • The waitress brought our drinks promptly.
  • The waitress took our order with a smile.
  • A new waitress started working at the café today.
server waitperson
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Expressions with waitress

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female server bringing drinks in bars or clubs
The cocktail waitress took our order at the nightclub.
mother working as a waitress in a low-paid job
She is a waitress mom juggling work and family.
waitress who provides exceptional service
The waitress in shining armor made our dining experience unforgettable.

Origin of waitress

English, wait (attend) + -ress (female agent)

Terms with waitress included in their meaning

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nightclub
waitress in a nightclub with rabbit costume
nightclub
young waitress in rabbit-themed outfit
service
gender-neutral term for waiter or waitress
service
gender-neutral term for waiter or waitress
occupation
describing duties of a waitress
blue-collar
mother working as a waitress in a low-paid job
service
waitress who provides exceptional service
rescuer
waitress who comes to the rescue in difficult situation

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  1. French:serveuse, ...
  2. German:Kellnerin, ...
  3. Italian:cameriera, ...
  4. Spanish:camarera, ...
  5. Portuguese:garçonete, ...
  6. Chinese:女服务员, ...
  7. Japanese:ウェイトレス, ...
  8. Arabic:نادلة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַלְצָרִית, ...
  10. Russian:официантка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:офіціантка, ...
  12. Hindi:वेट्रेस, ...
waiter
ˈweɪtər

Definition of waiter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
restaurant staffperson who serves food and drinks at tables
  • The waiter brought the menu and took our order..
attendant server steward
2.
borderRareUKcustoms officer who inspects ships and incoming goodsRareUK
  • The waiter inspected the incoming goods.
customs officer
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small folding tool for opening wine bottles
The waiter used a waiter's friend to open the wine bottle.
restaurant worker helping waiters with tasks
The waiter's assistant quickly cleared the empty plates.
server in a restaurant who specializes in wine selection and service
The wine waiter recommended a superb vintage to complement our meal.
waiter involved in catering services
The cater-waiter served drinks at the wedding.
folding knife with a corkscrew and bottle opener
He always carries a waiter's knife in his pocket for picnics.

Origin of waiter

Old Northern French, waitier (to watch)

Examples of waiter in a sentence

  • She asked the waiter for the check after the meal.
  • The waiter checked the cargo for contraband.
  • A seasoned waiter was assigned to the busy port.

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  1. French:serveur, surveillant, ...
  2. German:Kellner, Zollbeamter, ...
  3. Italian:cameriere, ispettore doganale, ...
  4. Spanish:camarero, inspector, ...
  5. Portuguese:garçom, fiscal, ...
  6. Chinese:服务员, 海关官员, ...
  7. Japanese:ウェイター, 税関職員, ...
  8. Arabic:نادِل, مُفَتِّش جَمارِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶלְצָר, פָּקִיד מֶכֶס, ...
  10. Russian:официант, таможенник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:офіціант, митник, ...
  12. Hindi:वेटर, कस्टम अधिकारी, ...

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