waitperson — A person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪtˌpɜːrsən/
Korean meaning: 식당에서 음식과 음료를 서빙하는 사람, 웨이터/웨이트리스
Korean pronunciation: 웨이트-퍼슨 (강세: 웨이트)
Example Sentences
- The waitperson accidentally spilled soup on my laptop, so now I have the world's most expensive bowl of tomato soup!
- Our waitperson was so attentive that they refilled my water glass before I even knew it was empty.
- The new waitperson memorized the entire menu on their first day - talk about dedication!
waitperson
NOUN//ˈweɪtˌpɜːrsən//
A person who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant
Server bringing food to restaurant customers
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One clumsy waitperson can make things worsen!
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Origin
1970년대에 성중립적인 용어로 등장한 합성어로, 'wait'(기다리다, 서빙하다)와 'person'(사람)이 결합되어 만들어졌습니다. 전통적인 waiter/waitress 대신 성별에 관계없이 사용할 수 있는 용어입니다.
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“The waitperson accidentally spilled soup on my laptop, so now I have the world's most expensive bowl of tomato soup!”
“Our waitperson was so attentive that they refilled my water glass before I even knew it was empty.”
“The new waitperson memorized the entire menu on their first day - talk about dedication!”
“I asked the waitperson for the wifi password, and they said 'eatfirst' - I guess they know their priorities!”
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