waitron

[ wey-tron, ‑truhn ]

noun

1. a person who waits on tables; waiter or waitress.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waitron¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1980–85, wait(er) or waitr(ess), apparently formed on analogy of patron

Example Sentences

As a chronic quitter, I’m the most likely to blow out of Dodge and suit up for a six-month bike trek down the Continental Divide or a nine-month woodworking apprenticeship, only to end up an incompetent waitron in Silver City, N.M.

From New York Times

The waitron tells me it wouldn’t pair especially well with the dessert dishes, but I know what I want.

From Washington Times

One of the band’s most popular tunes, “Washingtron,” co-written by Mr. Mariotte, became something of an alternative-culture anthem of the time, featuring the lyrics: “I used to work as a waitron in the lounge of the Hiltron/Now I work for my senatron and I live in Arlingtron, I live in Arlingtron.”

From Washington Post