waitperson

[ weyt-pur-suhn ]

noun

1. a waiter or waitress.

Gender Note

See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waitperson¹

wait(er) or wait(ress) + -person

Example Sentences

The waitperson confirmed the policy, saying that the owner paid staff a fair living wage.

From Seattle Times

Cannabis products consumed in the lounge on-site must be purchased in the downstairs dispensary the same day as your visit or ordered via a digital tablet from your budtender/server/waitperson.

From Los Angeles Times

Cannabis products consumed in the lounge on-site must be purchased in the downstairs dispensary the same day as your visit or ordered via a digital tablet from your budtender/server/waitperson.

From Los Angeles Times

Or hail a waitperson with the squeezed lime in your hand and a puzzled expression on your face.

From Washington Post

“Thanks. Please tip your waitperson.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• server
• waiter
• waitress