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waitress

waitress

Meaning of waitress

female waiter

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British English/ə ˈweɪtrəs/
American English/ə ˈweɪtrəs/
Russian transcription[ɐfʲɪt͡sɐˈntkə]
waitress
waitress - официантка
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waitress with Russian translation

waitress usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Официантка быстро принесла наши блюда.

The waitress brought our meals quickly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я попросил официантку принести счёт.

I asked the waitress for the bill.

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waitress belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

waitressофициантка
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

waitress synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between waitress / waiter / head waiter / hostess / bartender / maitre d'

🇬🇧English
waitress

Female restaurant server; the standard term for a woman who takes orders and serves food/drinks.

A2Very Often

The waitress brought our menus and took our drinks order.

Официантка принесла нам меню и приняла заказ на напитки.

🇬🇧English

Male restaurant server; same duties as a waitress but refers to a man.

A2Very Often

The waiter recommended the chef's special.

Официант порекомендовал фирменное блюдо шефа.

H
🇬🇧English
head waiter

Senior waiter who supervises other wait staff and may coordinate service; supervisory role, closer to 'maitre d'' in function but still involved in floor service.

B2Rarely

The head waiter organized the team for the large banquet service.

Старший официант организовал команду для обслуживания большого банкета.

🇬🇧English

Person who greets and seats guests at a restaurant; role usually focuses on reception rather than table service.

B1Often

The hostess showed us to our table and gave us menus.

Хостес провела нас к столику и дала меню.

🇬🇧English

Person who prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a bar; usually works behind the bar rather than serving full meals.

B1Very Often

The bartender mixed our cocktails and recommended a seasonal drink.

Бармен приготовил наши коктейли и посоветовал сезонный напиток.

M
🇬🇧English
maitre d'

Head of the dining room (maître d'hôtel); oversees front-of-house service, reservations, and staff rather than routine table service.

B2Rarely

The maitre d' greeted the VIP guests and arranged a private table.

Маитре д’ поприветствовал почётных гостей и устроил им отдельный столик.

B
🇬🇧English
busser

Person who clears tables, resets them and assists servers; typically does not take orders or serve food as primary duty.

B1Rarely

The busser cleared our plates quickly between courses.

Помощник официанта быстро убрал наши тарелки между блюдами.

🇬🇧English

Person who prepares and serves coffee and espresso-based drinks, typically in a cafe; different setting and duties from a restaurant waitress.

B1Often

The barista made a latte with latte art and handed it to me over the counter.

Бариста приготовил латте с рисунком и подал мне через прилавок.

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How to pronounce waitress and what this word means

waitress translation: официантка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce waitress

/ə ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress translation

официантка

waitress examples

The waitress brought our meals quickly.

waitress transcription

/ə ˈweɪtrəs/, /ə ˈweɪtrəs/

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waitress meaning: what does it mean?

female waiter

waitress pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

waitress is pronounced as /ə ˈweɪtrəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

waitress definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The waitress brought our meals quickly. Translation: Официантка быстро принесла наши блюда.

Is waitress part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, waitress (официантка) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is waitress part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, waitress (официантка) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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