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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

  • attendant
  • barkeep
  • barkeeper
  • barman
  • bartender
  • footman
  • garcon
  • headwaiter
  • salver
  • servant
  • server
  • servitor
  • sommelier
  • steward
  • stewardess
  • tray
  • waitperson
  • waitress

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.

Related Words

salver

  • board
  • bowl
  • casserole
  • ceramic
  • charger
  • china
  • coaster
  • container
  • cup
  • disc
  • dish
  • disk
  • mug
  • pitcher
  • plate
  • platter
  • porringer
  • pot
  • pottery
  • record
  • saucer
  • server
  • tray
  • trencher
  • vessel
  • waiter

salvers

  • bowls
  • casseroles
  • chargers
  • cups
  • dishes
  • plates
  • platters
  • saucers
  • servers
  • trays
  • vessels
  • waiters

waiters

waitpeople

  • barkeepers
  • barkeeps
  • barmen
  • bartenders
  • headwaiters
  • servers
  • sommeliers
  • stewardesses
  • stewards
  • waiters
  • waitresses

waitperson

  • attendant
  • barkeep
  • barkeeper
  • barman
  • bartender
  • carhop
  • headwaiter
  • host
  • hostess
  • server
  • sommelier
  • steward
  • stewardess
  • waiter
  • waitress

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