Waitressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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waitressing

 

[ หˆweษชtrษ›sษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job, service

Waitressing is the act of serving food and beverages to customers at a restaurant, cafe, or similar establishment. It typically involves taking orders, delivering meals, and providing customer service. Waitresses interact with diners to ensure a pleasant dining experience and may also be responsible for setting tables and cleaning up after meals. This role requires good communication skills, multitasking abilities, and a friendly demeanor.

Synonyms

catering, hospitality, serving.

Examples of usage

  • She has been waitressing at the local diner for years.
  • After college, he decided to try waitressing to earn some extra money.
  • Waitressing can be a fast-paced job during peak hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "waitressing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atendimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคธเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bedienung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelayanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั„ั–ั†ั–ะฐะฝั‚ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kelnerstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚งใ‚คใƒˆใƒฌใ‚นๆฅญๅ‹™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท service

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ servicio de mesa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท garsonluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›จ์ดํŠธ๋ฆฌ์Šค ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฏู…ุฉ ุงู„ุทุงูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obsluha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obsluha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœๅŠกๅ‘˜ๅทฅไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ streลพba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณnusta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ะฒะตั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ katiblik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ servicio de mesa

Etymology

The term 'waitressing' originates from the word 'waiter,' which dates back to the 16th century, referring to someone who serves food or drinks. The word 'waiter' is derived from the verb 'wait,' meaning to serve or to be in attendance. In English, the feminine form 'waitress' emerged in the early 19th century to specifically describe a female serving in restaurants or cafes. Over time, 'waitressing' became the common term to define the work and duties associated with serving in this capacity. The profession has evolved, with waitresses playing a crucial role in the hospitality industry worldwide. Today, it encompasses various responsibilities, from taking orders to ensuring customer satisfaction, and is considered both a skilled and demanding role in food service.