headwaiter
a person in charge of waiters, busboys, etc., in a restaurant or dining car.
Origin of headwaiter
1Other words from headwaiter
- subheadwaiter, noun
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How to use headwaiter in a sentence
A comic imitation of a sycophantic head waiter took him over.
The two had arrived at the dining tent where a head waiter was assigning the guests to their places among the many tables.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyA perfect understanding existed between her and her head-waiter, 'Uncle Abraham.'
Alone | Marion HarlandThe head waiter was already leading them to a table set for three in accordance with the order Manan had telephoned from her room.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonIn about five minutes the head waiter came back, solemn and dignified, bringing the fruit for dessert.
Maupassant Original Short Stories (180), Complete | Guy de Maupassant
You shall have what you want, even if it causes the head-waiter to perish in his pride.'
Trent's Last Case | E.C. (Edmund Clerihew) Bentley
British Dictionary definitions for head waiter
a waiter who supervises the activities of other waiters and arranges the seating of guests
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