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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.
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
hospitality
served by a waitress
behavior or appearance
showing qualities or actions typical of a waitress
behavior
resembling a waitress in behavior or style
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- French:serveuse, ...
- German:Kellnerin, ...
- Italian:cameriera, ...
- Spanish:camarera, ...
- Portuguese:garçonete, ...
- Chinese:女服务员, ...
- Japanese:ウェイトレス, ...
- Arabic:نادلة, ...
- Hebrew:מַלְצָרִית, ...
- Russian:официантка, ...
- Ukrainian:офіціантка, ...
- Hindi:वेट्रेस, ...
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..
2.
borderRare UK customs officer who inspects ships and incoming goodsRare UK
- The waiter inspected the incoming goods.
Expressions with waiter
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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.
View all translations of waiter
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- French:serveur, surveillant, ...
- German:Kellner, Zollbeamter, ...
- Italian:cameriere, ispettore doganale, ...
- Spanish:camarero, inspector, ...
- Portuguese:garçom, fiscal, ...
- Chinese:服务员, 海关官员, ...
- Japanese:ウェイター, 税関職員, ...
- Arabic:نادِل, مُفَتِّش جَمارِك, ...
- Hebrew:מֶלְצָר, פָּקִיד מֶכֶס, ...
- Russian:официант, таможенник, ...
- Ukrainian:офіціант, митник, ...
- Hindi:वेटर, कस्टम अधिकारी, ...
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