WAITER in a Sentence

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For WAITER, below is one of 109 sentences:
I could not disguise from myself, or from the waiter, that this was an uncomfortable coincidence, and inquired how it was done.

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 Meanings and Examples of WAITER
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
waiter
 n.  a person whose job is to serve at table, as in a restaurant
Classic Sentence: (86 in 6 pages)
1  When it was almost morning the waiter came up to him with a funny look and says somebody wants to speak to him outside.
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 4
2  As the waiter brought my change I caught sight of Tom Buchanan across the crowded room.
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 4
3  A waiter knocked and came in with crushed mint and ice but the silence was unbroken by his "Thank you" and the soft closing of the door.
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 7
4  All this made the feast delightful, and when the waiter was not there to watch me, my pleasure was without alloy.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XXII
5  The coffee-room at the Blue Boar was empty, and I had not only ordered my dinner there, but had sat down to it, before the waiter knew me.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XXVIII
6  I rang for the tea, and the waiter, reappearing with his magic clew, brought in by degrees some fifty adjuncts to that refreshment, but of tea not a glimpse.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XXXIII
7  The horse was visible outside in the drizzle at the door, my breakfast was put on the table, Drummle's was cleared away, the waiter invited me to begin, I nodded, we both stood our ground.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XLIII
8  William," said Mr. Pumblechook to the waiter, "put a muffin on table.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter LVIII
9  The waiter appeared to be particularly affected.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter LVIII
10  The waiter seemed convinced that I could not deny it, and that it gave the case a black look.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter LVIII
11  The waiter coughed, as if he modestly invited me to get over that.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter LVIII
12  'In breeches and gaiters, broad-brimmed hat, grey coat, speckled choker,' said the waiter.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 5. I AM SENT AWAY FROM HOME
13  Why you see,' said the waiter, still looking at the light through the tumbler, with one of his eyes shut up, 'our people don't like things being ordered and left.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 5. I AM SENT AWAY FROM HOME
14  I could not disguise from myself, or from the waiter, that this was an uncomfortable coincidence, and inquired how it was done.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 5. I AM SENT AWAY FROM HOME
15  There's nothing else, except the waiter.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 5. I AM SENT AWAY FROM HOME
Example Sentence: (23 in 2 pages)
1  She quickly totted up our bill and added an amount for the waiter.
2  We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.
3  She tried to attract the waiter's attention.
4  He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.
5  He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
6  Robert summoned the waiter for the bill.
7  He beckoned the waiter for the bill.
8  I must retrieve my credit card from the waiter.
9  The waiter collected the dishes from the kitchen and carried them through into the restaurant.
10  She ordered a large vodka and tonic from a passing waiter.
11  The waiter brought the menu and the wine list.
12  Maybe you could disguise yourself as a waiter and sneak in there.
13  The waiter was serving another table.
14  The prize for the lucky winner won't be a car, or even cash, it'll be a job, anything from a post as a hairstylist to a waiter or a chef.
15  The waiter recommended a glass of port to complement the cheese.