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waiter
noun wait·er \ˈwā-tər\
: a man who serves food or drinks to people in a restaurant
Full Definition of WAITER
1
: one that waits on another; especially : a person who waits tables (as in a restaurant)
2
: a tray on which something (as a tea service) is carried : salver
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First Known Use of WAITER
15th century
Related to WAITER
- Synonyms
- garçon, server, waitperson
WAITER Defined for Kids
waiter
noun wait·er \ˈwā-tər\
Definition of WAITER for Kids
: a person who serves food to people at tables
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