The waiter came to take our order.
The waiter came to take our order.
English
waiter
ˈweɪtər, ˈweɪ.t̬ɚ, ˈweɪtə, ˈweɪtɚ
Meaning: a person whose job is to serve food and drinks in a restaurant
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Example sentences
The waiter brought our drinks to the table.
The waiter brought our drinks to the table.
I tried to pay for the cup, but the waiter told me to forget it.
I tried to pay for the cup, but the waiter told me to forget it.
I usually tip the waiter about fifteen percent.
I usually tip the waiter about fifteen percent.
He left a generous tip for the waiter.
He left a generous tip for the waiter.
Usage Notes
Specifically refers to a male server in a restaurant, though 'server' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral term.
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