waiter Syllabification: (wait·er)Pronunciation: /ˈwātər/Translate waiter | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of waiter noun 1a man whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant. 2a person who waits for a time, event, or opportunity. 3a small tray; a salver. waiter in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of waiter in the British & World English dictionary