busboy

[US]/[ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ]/
[UK]/[ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A male waiter, typically in a restaurant, whose duties include clearing tables and carrying dishes.; A male employee in a restaurant who clears tables and carries dishes.
Word Forms
Pluralbusboys

Phrases & Collocations

busboy job

new busboy

busboy duties

busboy training

experienced busboy

busboy working

busboy shifts

busboy salary

be a busboy

busboy cleaning

Example Sentences

the busboy quickly cleared the tables after dinner.

he started as a busboy and worked his way up to manager.

the busboy efficiently stacked the dirty dishes at the dishwashing station.

a good busboy is essential for smooth restaurant service.

the busboy reset the tables with fresh linens and silverware.

the head waiter trained the new busboy on proper procedures.

the busboy diligently wiped down the tables and chairs.

the busboy helped the servers by bringing water and bread.

the busboy’s job is physically demanding but important.

the busboy noticed a dropped napkin and picked it up.

the busboy worked tirelessly throughout the busy evening.

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