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/
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
One clumsy waitperson can make things worsen!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Waitperson emerged in the 1970s as a gender-neutral compound term combining 'wait' (to serve at table) and 'person' (human being). It was created as an inclusive alternative to the gender-specific terms 'waiter' and 'waitress' during the rise of gender-neutral language in English.
Breakdown
wait (to serve food and beverages at table) + person (human being). The compound functions as a gender-neutral occupational term.
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📝Examples
“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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