as in waitress
a person who serves food or drink
waiters at that elegant restaurant must go through an extended training program before being allowed to serve customers
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The movie’s protagonist, Frida (Naomi Ackie), is a broke cater waiter and nail artist who sneaks into the VIP section of an event she’s been working, only to trip on her heels and fall flat on her face.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
The vibe: Origami Ramen is quaint — there are about 10 tables and one roaming waiter, though guests are encouraged to order via the tablet at their table.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Was the waiter being rude or was the customer overreacting?
—Soo Kim, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Over the weekend, prosecutors claimed his friendship with an Argentinian waiter may have led to his death.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
The vibe: Origami Ramen is quaint — there are about 10 tables and one roaming waiter, though guests are encouraged to order via the tablet at their table.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Was the waiter being rude or was the customer overreacting?
—Soo Kim, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Over the weekend, prosecutors claimed his friendship with an Argentinian waiter may have led to his death.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for waiter
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“Waiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiter. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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