waiternoun [ C ]
uk/ˈweɪ.tər/us/ˈweɪ.t̬ɚ/A1 a man whose job is to bring the food to customers at their tables in a restaurant
Examples
- The waiter smiled contemptuously at anyone who didn't know which wine to order.
- Walter expostulated with the waiter about the size of the bill.
- The waiter handed me the menu with a flourish.
- The waiter smiled politely as he handed me my bill/handed my bill to me.
- A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
People who make & serve food
- baker
- barista
- butcher
- carhop
- catering
- chef
- cook
- garçon
- maître d'
- room service
- short-order cook
- steward
- waitress
Examples from literature
- A waiter comes and you get some tea.
- The different jobs as waiter, housekeeper, nurse, and more can last for three months, six months, or longer.