waitress
A woman whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.
Noun
pl: waitresses
This term specifically identifies a female server in a food service environment. While it remains common in casual conversation, modern professional settings often favor the gender-neutral term server to avoid gender-specific labeling in the workplace.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. It is used primarily in the context of hospitality and dining, carrying a connotation of service and customer interaction.