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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWaiter
/ˈweɪ.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.
"The waiter took our order and recommended the house special." - 2
A person who waits on others, especially in a service capacity.
"As a waiter, he learned to manage multiple tables efficiently."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French verb 'waitier', meaning to watch, attend, or wait upon, which traces back to Germanic roots related to guarding or observing. By the 14th century in English, the term shifted from a general attendant or watchman to specifically designate a person who serves food and drink at a table.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Waiter" is said worldwide
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Serveur
Transliteration: sɛʁvœʁ
"Le serveur a pris notre commande rapidement."
Kellner
Transliteration: ˈkɛl.nɐ
"Der Kellner brachte uns die Speisekarten."
Cameriere
Transliteration: ka.meˈrje.re
"Il cameriere ci ha consigliato un buon vino."
Camarero
Transliteration: ka.maˈɾe.ɾo
"El camarero nos trajo la comida rápidamente."
Garçom
Transliteration: ɡaʁˈsõ
"O garçom trouxe o menu para nós."
वेटर
Transliteration: veṭar
"वेटर ने हमारी ऑर्डर ली।"
服务员
Transliteration: fúwùyuán
"服务员为我们提供了很好的服务。"
웨이터
Transliteration: weiteo
"웨이터가 우리의 주문을 받았습니다."
ウェイター
Transliteration: weitaa
"ウェイターが私たちの注文を取りました。"
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