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