awaiter Definition
a person who serves customers in a restaurant, especially one who waits on tables.
Using awaiter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "awaiter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The waiters and waitresses were all dressed in black.
Example
I worked as an awaiter at a local restaurant during college.
Example
The restaurant is hiring new awaiters for the summer season.
awaiter Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with awaiter
head waiter
a waiter who is in charge of other waiters and supervises the service in a restaurant
Example
The head waiter greeted us and showed us to our table.
waiter's tip
a small amount of money given to a waiter or waitress as a thank you for good service
Example
I always leave a waiter's tip if the service was good.
waiter's friend
a type of corkscrew used by waiters to open wine bottles
Example
He pulled out his waiter's friend and opened the bottle of wine.
Origins of awaiter
from Old French 'gaitier', meaning 'to watch or guard'
Summary: awaiter in Brief
An 'awaiter' [əˈweɪtər] is a person who serves customers in a restaurant, especially one who waits on tables. It is synonymous with 'server', 'waiter', 'waitress', and 'food server'. Phrases like 'head waiter' and 'waiter's tip' use 'waiter' to denote a person who supervises other waiters or receives a small amount of money for good service, respectively.
