Waiter vs. Busboy

Waiter vs. Busboy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Waiter and Busboy

Waiternoun

A male or sometimes female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.

Waiter! There's a fly in my soup.

Busboynoun

(US) Assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables

Waiternoun

Someone who waits for somebody or something; a person who is waiting.

Busboynoun

a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes

Waiternoun

(obsolete) A vessel or tray on which something is carried, as dishes, etc.; a salver.

Waiternoun

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

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Waiternoun

a person who waits or awaits