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waitperson

American  
[weyt-pur-suhn] / ˈweɪtˌpɜr sən /

noun

  1. a waiter or waitress.


Gender

See -person.

Etymology

Origin of waitperson

wait(er) or wait(ress) + -person

Example Sentences

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The waitperson confirmed the policy, saying that the owner paid staff a fair living wage.

From Seattle Times Sep. 22, 2022

Or hail a waitperson with the squeezed lime in your hand and a puzzled expression on your face.

From Washington Post Jul. 25, 2021

There is no cashier or waitperson in sight.

From Forbes Jul. 31, 2014

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