Unit 4 - Lesson 3

waitress

noun

/weɪt.rəs/ or /veit.rēs/

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w

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eɪ

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t

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ə

ss

s

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a woman who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

excuse me

interjection

/ɛkskjˈuːs mˌiː/

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said before asking someone a question, as a way of politely getting their attention

to order

Verb

/ɔ:r.dər/ or /awr.dēr/

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ɔ:

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r

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ə

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r

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to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

check

noun

/ʧɛk/ or /chek/

ch

ʧ

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ɛ

ck

k

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a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay

tip

noun

/tɪp/ or /tip/

t

t

i

ɪ

p

p

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the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

credit card

noun

/ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrd/

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a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services