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waiter

[way-ter] / ˈweɪ tər /


NOUN
serving tray
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Now the waiter asks: Do you actually want two, or would one be enough?

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

The manager and the waiter thanked us again.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Compare that to the mainland, where the robot waiter reaches me the way it’s built to: a viral clip and a “look how advanced we are” flex.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

A waiter at the Montecristo was also prosecuted, as was the owner of the agency which rents out the villa.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

His training as a waiter had polished his public persona.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

Lake Park Bistro — Lake Park Bistro has the kind of delightfully old-school French restaurant feel that starts at the grand entrance and continues with white tablecloths and waiters in spiffy uniforms.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

It was a Sunday and families gathered around large tables as waiters rushed between them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Their children enjoyed "going around like little waiters with like four pizza boxes" with one saying "you ordered a pizza", she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 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

Coasting through the school door, weaving and winding across the pavement, riding the asphalt wave, avoiding the bus waiters and the pickup parents.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds




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