waitress Meaning & Definition
ˈwā-trəs
What Does Waitress Mean?
Waitress is a noun that means a woman who waits tables (as in a restaurant).
Word Facts for Waitress
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwā-trəs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | waitresses |
| First known use | 1818 |
Waitress Definition (Noun)
- a woman who waits tables (as in a restaurant)
Synonyms of Waitress
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Waitress synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
waitress intransitive verb
waitress
waitressed
waitresses
waitressing
waitress (plural waitresses)
waitress (third-person singular simple present waitresses, present participle waitressing, simple past and past participle waitressed)
Words That Rhyme With Waitress
Origin of Waitress
From waiter + -ess.
First Known Use
1818
How Do You Say Waitress?
The standard pronunciation of waitress is /ˈwā-trəs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (wā).