noun

waiter

waiter

The waiter took our order.

The waiter took our order.

Excuse me, waiter! Could we have the bill?

Excuse me, waiter! Could we have the bill?

((noun)) a man whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant. The waiter is very polite.

Synonyms: server, attendant

From the verb 'to wait' + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who waits (on tables)'.

A 'waiter' is a person who 'waits' on you at a restaurant.

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