waiter

noun

wait·​er ˈwā-tər 

1

: one that waits on another

especially : a person who waits tables (as in a restaurant)

2

: a tray on which something (such as a tea service) is carried : salver

Synonyms

• garçon
• server
• waitperson

Examples of waiter in a Sentence

waiters at that elegant restaurant must go through an extended training program before being allowed to serve customers

Recent Examples on the Web

Queen Anne is an open invitation to a cruising crowd who want more — in food, entertainment, wellness, and places to imbibe, among other attractions — all presented on a silver platter and, in some cases, by white-gloved waiters. —Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024

Last week, a waiter explained, the place was packed. —Rory Smith, New York Times, 3 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing waiter

• wine waiter

Kids Definition

waiter

noun

wait·​er ˈwāt-ər 

: one that waits

especially : a person who waits tables (as in a restaurant)