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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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
Some pretended to be difficult customers to allow the waitstaff to rehearse for future nitpicking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
Whoever proves themself the most competent among the housekeepers, chefs, waitstaff and concierges will be rewarded with “a job opportunity” and a $30,000 bonus.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025
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
The waitstaff scrambled to gather the fallen pastries before they could be ground underfoot.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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