headwaiter

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

Etymology

From head + waiter.

In classic literature

Synonyms

captain, maitre d'hotel, maitre d'

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