English Explanatory Dictionary

waitress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.
verb
  1. To work as a waitress.

Pronunciation

/ˈweɪ.tɹɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-waitress.wav

Word forms

waitress waitresses waitressing waitressed

Etymology

From waiter + -ess.

Related words

wait waiter

Derived words

cocktail waitress happy waitress sky waitress waitress mom wine waitress
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