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waitperson

noun

ˈwāt-ˌpər-sᵊn

Definition of waitperson

as in waiter

a person who serves food or drink asked the waitperson what she would recommend on the menu

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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

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Democrats see opportunity Cooke’s calm demeanor and focus on her part-time work as a waitress in the district mark a noticeable difference from the adrenalized campaign style of Van Orden.

— Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Her parents had recently separated, and her mother, Alta Apantenco, was working as a waitress to support herself and her young daughter.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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