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waitress

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈweɪtɹəs// UK //wˈeɪtɹəs// wait·ress

n. a woman whose job is to bring food and drinks to customers at their tables in a restaurant.

n. a female server who attends to patrons at their tables in a restaurant or café.


SIMPLE

The waitress brings our drinks to the table.

CONTEXTUAL

After we finished our meal, the waitress asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu.

COMPLEX

The experienced waitress managed several tables at once during the lunch rush, ensuring every customer received their order promptly and without error.

Synonyms
Origin

From waiter + -ess.

Usage

While still common, many modern speakers prefer the gender-neutral term 'server' in formal or professional contexts.

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