Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

waiter

noun
/ˈweɪtər/
Definition
A person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers at a restaurant or cafe.
Examples
  • The waiter brought us our drinks promptly.
  • After ordering, we waited for the waiter to serve our food.
  • She used to work as a waiter during her college years.
Meaning
A waiter is an individual who takes orders, serves meals, and provides table service to patrons in dining establishments.
Synonyms
  • server
  • waitstaff
  • serve
  • attendant