waitstaff

noun

wait·​staff ˈwāt-ˌstaf How to pronounce waitstaff (audio)
: the staff of servers at a restaurant

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Driving the news: The bar doubles as a holiday pop-up through Dec. 27, with twinkling Christmas lights and waitstaff dressed as Santa's elves. Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 This felt embarrassing, as the waitstaff began to recognize me: the American who came downstairs as soon as the restaurant opened for another fry-up. Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024 In so doing, guests have the same servers, busboys and restaurant managers throughout their trip, and the waitstaff gets to know the guests — and their preferences. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 At the hotel, waitstaff and front desk wear chore coats (a choice that brings a more-casual local feeling vibe to an otherwise high-end establishment) made by Quince, a brand that claims to be Oekotex-certified. Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waitstaff 

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waitstaff was in 1981

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“Waitstaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waitstaff. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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waitstaff

noun
wait·​staff ˈwāt-ˌstaf How to pronounce waitstaff (audio)
: a staff of servers at a restaurant
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