headwaiter

[ hed-wey-ter ]

/ ˈhɛdˈweɪ tər /

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noun

a person in charge of waiters, busboys, etc., in a restaurant or dining car.

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Origin of headwaiter

First recorded in 1795–1805; head + waiter

OTHER WORDS FROM headwaiter

subheadwaiter, noun

How to use headwaiter in a sentence

A comic imitation of a sycophantic head waiter took him over.
Courting Brando|Harold Evans|December 19, 2008|DAILY BEAST
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. Harney
A perfect understanding existed between her and her head-waiter, 'Uncle Abraham.'
Alone|Marion Harland
The 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 Nicholson

In 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 headwaiter

head waiter

noun

a waiter who supervises the activities of other waiters and arranges the seating of guests

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