As the ceremony began, the quarter waiter stepped forward to fulfill his three-month duty as a gentleman usher at the royal court.

The old fisherman proudly showed me the shad-waiter he'd just pulled from the chilly northern lake.

The coast waiter inspected the manifest before the cargo was unloaded at the harbor.

The ship's manifest was inspected by the landing waiter before the cargo could be unloaded.

At the rustic wedding, the cater-waiter refilled glasses and arranged canapés with practiced efficiency.

The wine waiter recommended a full-bodied Bordeaux to complement our steak and explained its aging process.

At the bistro, the sommelier reached for a waiter's knife to open the vintage bottle.

The Waiterses arrived early to set up for the banquet.

She credited her waitership with teaching her how to stay calm under pressure and manage difficult customers.

Many small towns rely on seasonal waiterships to support local festivals.