busboy
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for busboy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A restaurant worker who clears and cleans tables.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
waiter's assistant
Etymology
"Bus" here is a clipping of "omnibus" in the older sense of "assistant waiter," combined with "boy."
Full origin of busboy →Frequently asked questions
What does “busboy” mean?
The word “busboy” means a restaurant worker who clears and cleans tables. In plain terms, a restaurant employee whose job is clearing dirty dishes and tidying tables.
How do you pronounce “busboy”?
“Busboy” is pronounced BUHS-boy (/ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “busboy” in a sentence?
Here is “busboy” used in a sentence: “He got his first job as a busboy at sixteen.”
What part of speech is “busboy”?
“Busboy” is a noun.