| 释义 |
waitperson, n. U.S.|ˈweɪtpɛs(ə)n|
Also wait person, wait-person. Pl. waitpersons, waitpeople.
[f. wait- (in waiter n., waitress n.) + person n.]
A waiter or waitress (introduced as a common-gender form).
1980N.Y. Times 3 Aug. (Long Island Weekly section) 13/1 The young waiters and waitresses (referred to as ‘waitpersons’ on the menu),..wear a preppy uniform. 1986Meredith (New Hampsh.) News 30 July 33/3 (Advt.), Chequers Villa, Tamworth, has openings for dishwasher, line cook and wait persons. 1988L. Ellmann Sweet Desserts 107 We went out to supper at a fancy place where the wait-person had to recite a pretentious menu she had learnt by heart. 1989Austin Amer.-Statesman 29 Apr. c32/6 (Advt.), Applications are now being accepted for qualified waitpeople. TABC certified preferred. 1991Teleconnect Mar. 126/2 No one recommends stiffing waitpeople; a word of encouragement is plenty. |