Busboy

Pronunciation: /bʌsˌbɔɪ/

Definitions of busboy

noun A person, typically a man or boy, who clears tables and assists waiters in a restaurant

Example Sentences

A1 The busboy cleared the table after the customers finished their meal.

A2 The busboy refilled the water glasses for the guests at the restaurant.

B1 The busboy helped set up for the event by arranging chairs and tables.

B2 The busboy assisted the waitstaff by bringing out food orders to the customers.

C1 The busboy was promoted to a server position after demonstrating excellent customer service skills.

C2 The busboy efficiently managed the dining area during the busy dinner rush.

Examples of busboy in a Sentence

formal The busboy efficiently cleared the tables and refilled water glasses at the upscale restaurant.

informal The busboy is responsible for cleaning up after customers and keeping the restaurant tidy.

slang The busboy is the one who busses the tables and makes sure everything is clean.

figurative In the game of life, we all take turns being the busboy and cleaning up the messes left behind by others.

Grammatical Forms of busboy

• plural: busboys
• comparative: more busboy
• superlative: most busboy
• present tense: busboys
• future tense: will busboy
• perfect tense: have busboyed
• continuous tense: is busboying
• singular: busboy
• positive degree: busboy
• infinitive: to busboy
• gerund: busboying
• participle: busboyed

Origin and Evolution of busboy

First Known Use: 1884 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'busboy' originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a young man who assisted in a restaurant by clearing tables, the term 'busboy' has evolved to be gender-neutral and is now commonly used to describe anyone, regardless of gender, who performs similar tasks in the hospitality industry.