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
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
And if anyone in a party is not seated when the waitstaff comes to take an order, nobody at the table gets water, coffee or anything.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2023
In editing, I can slow down the waitstaff action and time it to “Pachelbel’s Canon.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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