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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Many who crossed did so after abruptly quitting their jobs as waiters, labourers or fishermen.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
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
However, the waiters at the bar explained that they were out of stock, he recalls.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
That evening Uncle Clancey took us to a fancy restaurant where white waiters smiled and bowed, and asked if I wanted anything.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
