waitress

Example Sentences

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She eventually gets a job as a waitress at a downtown L.A. coffee shop, but keeps it a secret for fear Veda will judge her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

I recently asked a waitress at a Paris restaurant for a medium-rare steak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"We don't usually get soccer on TV but we expect a lot more than the usual number of customers for the next few weeks," said waitress Gabrielle McLoughlin.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Price's policy of tipping 15% in a restaurant might seem generous to many people, but in certain cities in the US it could very well result in a frosty response from a waiter or waitress.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

She says that as the waitress returns with a big round plate that has a delicately folded crepe on top.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks