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Topic: Jobs

wage

IPA: /weɪdʒ/

KK: /weɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A payment made to a worker for their labor or services, often calculated on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.

Example: She received her wage at the end of each week for her work at the store.

transitive verb

Definition: To carry out or conduct a particular activity, especially a conflict or campaign.

Example: The country decided to wage war against its neighboring nation.

wageless

IPA: /ˈweɪdʒləs/

KK: /ˈweɪdʒləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or condition where no payment or salary is received for work or services.

Example: Many volunteers work in wageless positions to support their communities.

wageworker

IPA: //ˈweɪdʒˌwɜːrkər//

KK: /ˈweɪdʒˌwɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who earns a salary or wage for their work, typically in a job or employment.

Example: As a wageworker, she relies on her monthly paycheck to cover her living expenses.

waggoner

IPA: /ˈwæɡənər/

KK: /ˈwæɡənər/

noun

Definition: A person who drives or manages a wagon, especially for transporting goods or people.

Example: The waggoner skillfully navigated the rough terrain with his heavy load.

wainwright

IPA: /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/

KK: /ˈweɪnˌraɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who makes and fixes wagons.

Example: The wainwright crafted a beautiful wooden cart for the farmer.

waiter

IPA: /ˈweɪtə/

KK: /ˈweɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who serves food and drinks to customers at a restaurant or cafe.

Example: The waiter took our order and brought us our drinks.

waitering

IPA: /ˈweɪtərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈweɪtərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The job or responsibilities of serving food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or similar establishment.

Example: She enjoys waitering because it allows her to meet new people every day.

waitlist

IPA: //ˈweɪt.lɪst//

KK: /ˈweɪtˌlɪst/

noun

Definition: A list of people who are waiting for something, such as a service or a place, because it is currently full or unavailable.

Example: I signed up for the concert, but I'm on the waitlist in case someone cancels their ticket.

transitive verb

Definition: To add someone or something to a list of people or items waiting for a service or opportunity.

Example: I had to waitlist my application for the new apartment.

waitress

IPA: /ˈweɪtrəs/

KK: /ˈweɪtrəs/

noun

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.

waitron

IPA: /ˈweɪtrɒn/

KK: /ˈweɪtrɒn/

noun

Definition: A person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café.

Example: The waitron took our order and brought us our drinks.

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