Maitre D'hotel (Noun)
Meaning
A dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The maitre d'hotel greeted us warmly and showed us to our table by the window.
- As we entered the restaurant, the maitre d'hotel approached us and asked if we had a reservation.
- The maitre d'hotel was responsible for ensuring that the dining room was running smoothly and efficiently.
- The maitre d'hotel expertly juggled the seating arrangements to accommodate the large party of guests.
- The maitre d'hotel took our coats and led us to the bar area, where we could wait for our table to be ready.