English Explanatory Dictionary

busboy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/

Word forms

busboy busboys

Etymology

Clipping of omnibus (“assistant waiter”) + boy.

Synonyms

busser omnibus

Related words

barback runner

Derived words

bus busser bussing station
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