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waiter

The word “waiter” has 2 syllables: wait-er

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪtər/

What is synonym and antonym for waiter?

In the thesaurus, “waiter” has 18 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for waiter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for waiter

Meanings of waiter

  • noun
    1. A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.
    2. Someone who waits for somebody or something; a person who is waiting.
    3. A person working as an attendant at the London Stock Exchange.
    4. A vessel or tray on which something is carried, as dishes, etc.; a salver. (See etymology of dumbwaiter.).
    5. A custom house officer; a tide waiter.
    6. A watchman.

Example Sentences

  • The waiter brought out our drinks promptly after we were seated.
  • I asked the waiter for a recommendation from the menu.
  • The waiter took our orders and assured us that the food would be ready soon.
  • We left a generous tip for our attentive waiter who provided excellent service throughout the meal.
  • The waiter apologized for the delay in our food and offered us complimentary dessert as compensation.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to waiter, such as: attendant, barkeep, barkeeper, barman, bartender, footman, garcon.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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waitperson

waitress

vessel

barkeep

barkeeper

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