Pronunciation

/wɔɪˈteɪər/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant, hotel, or similar establishment: The waiter brought us a menu.
2. (informal) A person who attends to the needs or requests of others: The waiter was very attentive that night.

Verb

1. To serve food or drinks to customers at a table: The waiter served a hot cup of coffee to the guest.
2. To wait on or attend to someone’s needs: The waiter waited on us promptly.

Phrases

• “Waiter/waitress service”
• “Place an order with the waiter”
• “Request the waiter for assistance”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The waiter took our orders and disappeared into the kitchen.”
• Verb: “I asked the waiter if he could recommend a wine to pair with our meal.”
• Informal: “The waiter was so busy, he barely had time to catch his breath.”

Synonyms

• Server
• Attendant
• Maitre d’ (in restaurants)
• Bartender (specifically in bars)
• Waitperson
• Waitstaff