waitress

Example Sentences

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She eventually gets a job as a waitress at a downtown L.A. coffee shop, but keeps it a secret for fear Veda will judge her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

"We don't usually get soccer on TV but we expect a lot more than the usual number of customers for the next few weeks," said waitress Gabrielle McLoughlin.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

For Kate Santos, a waitress who works at Sanger Hall, a bar in Queens, New York, tips are an essential part of her income.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Ms. Reilly, whose Beth is unbearably snide, doesn’t really act but is still a presence, partly because she dresses like a roadhouse waitress rather than a cattle mogul.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Once Dad and I finish eating, Brie flags down the waitress to say we’re ready for dessert.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison