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waiter

/ˈweɪtər/

A person, usually a man, who works in a restaurant and serves food and drinks to customers at their tables. They take orders, answer questions about the menu, and provide the bill at the end of the meal.

例文

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1

The waiter brought us some extra water for the table.

The waiter brought us some extra water for the table.

2

Please inform the waiter if you have any specific dietary requirements.

Please inform the waiter if you have any specific dietary requirements.

3

Our waiter was super friendly and gave us a free coffee.

Our waiter was super friendly and gave us a free coffee.

語族

名詞
waiter
Verb
wait
形容詞
waiting
関連
waitress
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'wait'. A waiter 'waits' for your order and then 'waits' on you during your meal.

クイックテスト

The ___ told us about the daily specials before we ordered our food.

正解!

正解は: waiter

例文

1

The waiter brought us some extra water for the table.

everyday

The waiter brought us some extra water for the table.

2

Please inform the waiter if you have any specific dietary requirements.

formal

Please inform the waiter if you have any specific dietary requirements.

3

Our waiter was super friendly and gave us a free coffee.

informal

Our waiter was super friendly and gave us a free coffee.

4

The research analyzes the communication patterns between the waiter and the patron.

academic

The research analyzes the communication patterns between the waiter and the patron.

5

The waiter efficiently managed the lunch service for the corporate event.

business

The waiter efficiently managed the lunch service for the corporate event.

語族

名詞
waiter
Verb
wait
形容詞
waiting
関連
waitress

よく使う組み合わせ

ask the waiter ask the waiter
tip the waiter tip the waiter
friendly waiter friendly waiter
call the waiter call the waiter
head waiter head waiter

よく使うフレーズ

waiter, please!

waiter, please!

wait on someone hand and foot

wait on someone hand and foot

wine waiter

wine waiter

よく混同される語

waiter vs waitress

A waiter is traditionally male or gender-neutral, while a waitress is specifically female.

waiter vs host

A host greets you at the door, whereas a waiter serves you at the table.

📝

使い方のコツ

In modern English, the term 'server' is increasingly used as a gender-neutral alternative to 'waiter' or 'waitress'.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use the verb 'wait' to mean 'serve' without the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'He is waiting the table' instead of 'He is waiting on the table').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'wait'. A waiter 'waits' for your order and then 'waits' on you during your meal.

📖

語源

Derived from the Middle English word 'wayte', meaning a watchman or attendant.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one waiter, two waiters Commonly used with the verb 'wait on'
🌍

文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, it is culturally expected to leave a financial tip for the waiter as a reward for good service.

クイックテスト

The ___ told us about the daily specials before we ordered our food.

正解!

正解は: waiter

Foodの関連語

cookie

A1

A cookie is a small, flat, sweet baked food. It is usually made from flour, sugar, and oil or butter, and often includes ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.

menu

A1

A menu is a list of food and drink options that you can choose from at a restaurant or café. It can also refer to a list of functions or commands displayed on a computer screen.

recipe

A1

A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.

cook

A1

To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.

bake

A1

To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.

fry

A1

A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

tea

A1

A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.

egg

A1

An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.

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