waiter Definition
a person, typically a man, who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant.
Using waiter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "waiter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The waiter brought us the menu.
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The waiter was very polite and attentive.
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I left a tip for the waiter.
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The waiter recommended the special of the day.
waiter Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with waiter
head waiter
a waiter who is in charge of the other waiters in a restaurant
Example
The head waiter showed us to our table.
waiter's friend
a type of corkscrew used by waiters to open wine bottles
Example
The waiter used a waiter's friend to open the bottle of wine.
waiter's tip
a small amount of money given to a waiter as a thank you for good service
Example
I always leave a waiter's tip if the service is good.
Origins of waiter
from 'to wait', meaning 'to attend on'
Summary: waiter in Brief
A 'waiter' [ˈweɪtər] is a person, usually a man, who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant. They take orders, serve food and drinks, and handle payment. Phrases like 'head waiter' and 'waiter's friend' are also used. A 'waiter's tip' is a small amount of money given to a waiter as a thank you for good service.
