waitstaff

noun

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

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Trump Speech: No Tax On Tips Conclusion In the Trump speech, his call for no tax on tips and overtime pay has energized parts of his base and spotlighted the income of waitstaff, bartenders, servers, factory workers, and many others who often feel overlooked in tax policy debates. Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Never in the kitchen, but waitstaff or hosting, reservations, and my first job was being a dishwasher. Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 To add to the concept, the restaurant is serviced by a blind waitstaff specially trained to offer guidance and reassurance. Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 At the end of the night, waitstaff will stroll around the tables offering guests a chance to drink from the porrón, a traditional glass pitcher used in Spain. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waitstaff

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First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Apr. 2025.

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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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