Busboy
(noun)
- A person, usually a boy or young man, who assists the waiters and waitresses in a restaurant by clearing tables, refilling water glasses, and performing other tasks.
- A person who is employed to clean tables and maintain the cleanliness of a restaurant or café.
Origin:
From bus (to clear tables) + boy (a male servant).
Examples:
- The busboy cleared the table, replacing the dirty dishes with clean ones.
- He worked as a busboy during the summers to earn some extra money.
- The busboy refilled the water glasses and removed the bread plates.
- The busboy was quick to clear the table and reset it for the next customers.
- The busboy was responsible for keeping the restaurant clean and tidy.