Definition

A woman whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers at a restaurant or café.

Example

The waitress took our order and brought us our drinks quickly.

Conversation

Do you remember that waitress we had last week?

Yeah, she was really friendly and attentive.

I think she made our experience so much better.

Absolutely! It's always nice to have a great waitress.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Waitress** → It is formed from "wait" (from Old English *wacian*, meaning to be awake or to watch) and "-ress" (a suffix used to denote a female agent). The word "waitress" refers to a female who serves or attends to customers, particularly in a dining context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'watching' or 'attending' to customers — that's what a waitress does, serving food and drinks.

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