waiter
/ˈweɪtə/ · /ˈweɪtər/
CEFR level A1Topic WorkWord #566 in the learning path
餐厅服务员；男侍者
Definitions
n. A person, traditionally male, who serves food in a restaurant
餐厅服务员；男侍者
Example
The waiter brought our soup and two warm rolls.
服务员端来了我们的汤和两个热乎乎的小面包。
A well-trained waiter can improve the dining experience by responding patiently to customers with different needs.
训练有素的服务员可以耐心回应不同顾客的需求，提升用餐体验。
Collocations
- work as a waiter
- head waiter
- ask the waiter
Word family
- waitress (n.)
- wait (v.)
Synonyms
- server
Usage tip
waiter传统上指男服务员；server更不强调性别。
FAQ
- What does waiter mean?
- A person, traditionally male, who serves food in a restaurant
- How is waiter pronounced?
- UK /ˈweɪtə/, US /ˈweɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
