Question 1

What does "wait on" mean?

Accepted Answer

To serve customers in a restaurant or hotel, bringing them food, drink, or other items.

Question 2

How do you use "wait on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She worked summers waiting on tables to pay for her university fees.

Question 3

Is "wait on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"wait on" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Has two distinct senses depending on dialect. The 'serve' sense is used in both British and American English. The 'wait for' sense (e.g., 'I'm waiting on the results') is primarily American English and is considered informal. British speakers may find the second sense non-standard.

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