busboy
Translation
busboy, commis waiter, waiter's assistant
Examples
The busboy cleared our empty plates.
The busboy cleared our empty plates.
He works as a busboy on weekends.
He works as a busboy on weekends.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) busboy (a restaurant worker) The busboy cleared our empty plates.
to work as ((a)) busboy (to have the job of a busboy) He works as a busboy on weekends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commis waiter, waiter's assistant
Etymology
From 'bus' (a verb meaning to clear tables, from 'omnibus') and 'boy'. The 'bus' part is not related to the vehicle.
Memory Tips
Think of a boy who is always 'busy' clearing tables, or who 'buses' the dishes away.