waiter

Meanings

• noun

  A person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or hotel.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈweɪtɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waiter
meter , reiter , meterater , iter

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Variants

List of all variants of waiter that leads to same result
waiter , waiters , wine waiter

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Etymology

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From Old French 'garder' meaning 'to watch' and 'attendre' meaning 'to wait'. A waiter is someone who attends to the needs of customers in a restaurant or hotel.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'waiter' was in the 15th century?

2. Waiters in fine dining restaurants often wear uniforms that include a waistcoat and a white shirt to create a professional appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. waitstaff: A group of employees in a restaurant or hotel who are responsible for serving food and drinks to customers.

2. server: A person who serves food and drinks, often in a more casual setting such as a cafeteria or a bar.

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Culture

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Waiters have been a part of the hospitality industry for centuries. They play a crucial role in ensuring that customers have a pleasant dining experience. In literature and art, waiters have been depicted as characters in various works, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' and Edgar Degas' painting 'The Waiter'.

How to Memorize "waiter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in a formal uniform, carrying a tray with food or drinks, and serving customers in a restaurant or hotel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waiter' with the image of a person providing excellent customer service in a restaurant or hotel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym W.A.I.T.E.R. - Which Area Is The Eating?

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