Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

busgirl

noun
/ˈbəsɡɜrl/
Definition
A busgirl is a young woman who clears tables and serves food in a restaurant or café, helping to maintain cleanliness and assist the waitstaff.
Examples
  • The busgirl quickly cleared the table after the customers left.
  • As a busgirl, she often helped out in the kitchen during busy hours.
  • The restaurant hired a new busgirl to keep up with the evening rush.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the role of a female worker in a dining establishment, focusing on tasks such as cleaning tables, resetting places for new customers, and sometimes delivering food to tables.
Synonyms
  • Busser
  • Waitstaff assistant
  • Table cleaner