garçon

noun

gär-ˈsōⁿ How to pronounce garçon (audio)
Definition of garçonnext
as in waiter
a person who serves food or drink "Garçon, bring another bottle of wine," barked the haughty diner

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Recent Examples of garçon These historic silhouettes featured drop waists and little to no shape for a boyish look, meant to flatten rather than emphasize, hence the root word garçon, meaning boy. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
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waiter
Noun
  • Weigh in as your waiter customizes your hummus, or select the add-ons as your sundae gets made.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Turturro, 69, has been staying at the hotel for decades and is on familiar terms with the waiters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of waiter

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“Garçon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gar%C3%A7on. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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