waitstaff

noun

wait·​staff ˈwāt-ˌstaf How to pronounce waitstaff (audio)
: the staff of servers at a restaurant

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Tell us about the crew From the waitstaff in the restaurants to the bartenders to the butler, the crew members were unfailingly polite and helpful. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 The waitstaff even gave us a bottle of wine in honor of our collective 30th birthdays this year. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 The waitstaff insist on presenting each dish to the table, then serving portions directly onto diners’ plates. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 The diner has now become a popular tourist destination, with live musical performances by waitstaff. — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for waitstaff

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First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of waitstaff was in 1981

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waitstaff

noun
wait·​staff ˈwāt-ˌstaf How to pronounce waitstaff (audio)
: a staff of servers at a restaurant
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