Definition

A person who works in a restaurant, helping by cleaning tables, taking away dirty dishes, and assisting waiters or waitresses.

Example

The busboy quickly cleared the table after the customers finished their meal.

Conversation

I saw a new restaurant open downtown, and they have a friendly busboy.

Really? That sounds nice! What else did you think about the place?

The food was great, but the busboy really made the experience better.

That's awesome! A good staff can really change the vibe of a restaurant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Busboy → The word is formed from "bus" (from the Latin *buxus*, meaning box or container, which evolved in English to refer to the act of clearing tables) and "boy" (meaning a young male). A busboy is a young male worker who clears away dishes and cleans tables in a restaurant.

Memory Tip

Think of a young male ('boy') who is responsible for clearing away items ('bus') from tables in a restaurant.

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