waiter
Translation
waiter, server
Examples
The waiter took our order.
The waiter took our order.
Please ask the waiter for the bill.
Please ask the waiter for the bill.
Grammar Patterns
a/the waiter The waiter is coming to our table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: server; Antonyms: customer, guest
Etymology
From the verb 'to wait' (to serve) plus the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who waits on' people.
Memory Tips
A waiter is a person who 'waits' on tables at a restaurant.