waiters
word · lemma: waiter
/ˈweɪtɝz/
/wˈeɪtəz/
Definition
Waiters are people, usually men, who serve food and drinks to customers at a restaurant or café.
Usage & Nuances
'Waiters' is the plural of 'waiter' (male server). For women, 'waitresses' is used, though 'server' is now common and gender-neutral. Frequently paired with 'restaurant', 'busy', 'friendly', or 'tip'. Mostly neutral, but 'server' is considered more modern and polite in some settings.
Spanish: meseros - camarerosPortuguese (BR): garçons - atendentes (de restaurante)Portuguese (PT): empregados de mesa - garçonsChinese (Simplified): 服务员（男）Chinese (Traditional): 服務員（男）Hindi: वेटरArabic: النوادلBengali: ওয়েটাররাRussian: официантыJapanese: ウェイターVietnamese: người phục vụ (nam)Korean: 웨이터들Turkish: garsonlarUrdu: ویٹرزIndonesian: pelayan (pria)
Example Sentences
The waiters brought our food quickly.
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There are five waiters working tonight.
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The waiters wear black uniforms in this restaurant.
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The waiters here always remember my favorite dish.
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If you need anything, just ask one of the waiters.
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All the waiters started singing for a birthday at the next table.
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