waitress

/ˈweɪtrɪs/
/ˈweɪtrɪs/
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Other forms: waitresses; waitressing; waitressed

Definitions of waitress
  1. noun
    a woman waiter
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    types:
    bunny, bunny girl
    a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
    type of:
    server, waiter
    a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
  2. verb
    serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
    synonyms: wait
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    type of:
    work
    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
Pronunciation
US
/ˈweɪtrɪs/
UK
/ˈweɪtrɪs/
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