waiter
noun
a person, especially a man, who waits on tables, as in a restaurant.
waiters
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pluralof waiter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These include the people welcoming attendees into stadiums, VIP lounge chefs, waiters and the flagbearers during the opening ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The waiters move slowly, the mirrors hold onto the past.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
"We have waiters, mechanics, managers, lawyers -- people who have been able to build different lives," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
From time to time, waiters pushing trolleys roll past carrying sides of roast beef, to be carved at diners’ tables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
It takes a half hour for everyone to find their seats and another half hour for the waiters to start arriving with plates of food.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
