waitstaff
Americannoun
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a staff of waiters or waitresses who wait on tables, as in a restaurant.
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a waiter or waitress.
Example Sentences
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The waitstaff in restaurants should be aware: Patrons are less generous with tips over the weekend.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Confused, the mix of tuxedo-clad attendees, uniformed hotel guards and waitstaff tried to piece together what had happened.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
While many folks described uplifting interactions with waitstaff as important, a few said they prefer to enjoy their food uninterrupted.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
While their work was different—they were doctors, chefs, engineers, waitstaff, and technical assistants, among others—the women I interviewed in Ciudad del Carmen had similar motivations.
From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023
She mumbled something about having to pee and walked back into El Mar. The waitstaff were all busy cleaning up and putting the tables back in order.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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