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waiter

[wey-ter] / ˈweɪ tər /


NOUN
serving tray
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The only thing missing, really, was my nervous waiter in the bow tie.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

Alexander Garcia, a 44-year-old waiter, said he heard firefighters declare "Code 14," which he later found out meant that there were no survivors.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

An introvert, Vernon would realize she had gone a week without talking to anyone besides a waiter at a restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘I’ll probably be working until I die’: I’m 60, work as a waiter and have $2,000 in a Roth IRA.

From MarketWatch Jun. 20, 2026

Penelope and Miss Mortimer sat in awestruck silence as the waiter uncovered their appetizer plates.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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

“They want safety, and I understand that,” he said, as waiters bustled past with plates of yogurt-marinated mutton and chicken kebabs.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

The closing of breweries, distilleries, and saloons led to the eliminations of tens of thousands of jobs, including those formerly held by barrel makers, waiters, and truck drivers.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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