Waitress: meaning, definitions and examples

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waitress

[ ˈweɪtrɪs ]

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restaurant service

A waitress is a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant.

Synonyms

server, server, waitstaff

Examples of usage

She works as a waitress in a popular cafe.
The waitress brought us the menu and took our orders.

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casual setting

Informally, a waitress can refer to any person, regardless of gender, who serves food and drinks in a casual setting.

Synonyms

server, server, waitstaff

Examples of usage

The waitress at the food truck was very friendly.
My friend is working as a waitress at the local bar.

Translations

Translations of the word "waitress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garçonete

🇮🇳 वेट्रेस

🇩🇪 Kellnerin

🇮🇩 pelayan wanita

🇺🇦 офіціантка

🇵🇱 kelnerka

🇯🇵 ウェイトレス

🇫🇷 serveuse

🇪🇸 camarera

🇹🇷 garson kız

🇰🇷 웨이트리스

🇸🇦 نادلة

🇨🇿 číšnice

🇸🇰 číšníčka

🇨🇳 女服务员

🇸🇮 natakarica

🇮🇸 þjónustustúlka

🇰🇿 даяшы қыз

🇬🇪 მიმტანი ქალი

🇦🇿 qadın ofisiant

🇲🇽 mesera

Word origin

The term 'waitress' originated in the early 1800s, combining 'wait' and 'ress' to refer to a female who waits on tables. Over time, the term has evolved to be more inclusive and can now refer to any gender. The role of a waitress has been an essential part of the service industry, providing customers with food and drinks in various settings.

See also: await, wait, waiter, waiting, waitstaff.