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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bill | An amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges. Synonyms: invoice, account, statement, list of charges, e-bill, check, tab, reckoning, score. |
| Appetizers | A small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal or the main course of a meal to stimulate one's appetite. Synonyms: starter, first course, hors d'oeuvre, antipasto, amuse-gueule, amuse-bouche. |
| Complaining | Express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a state of affairs or an event. Synonyms: protest, grumble, whine, bleat, carp, cavil, grouse, make a fuss, object, speak out. |
| Booked | Reserve (accommodations, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance. Synonyms: reserve, make a reservation for, prearrange, order, bespeak; arrange, program |
| Dressing | A sauce for salads, typically one consisting of oil and vinegar mixed together with herbs or other flavorings. Synonyms: sauce, condiment, dip. |
| Compliment | A polite expression of praise or admiration. Synonyms: flattering remark, tribute, accolade, commendation, bouquet, pat on the back, praise. |
| Table booked | Reserve Table (accommodations, a place, etc.) |
| Reservation | The action of reserving something. |
| Waiter | A man whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant. Synonyms: server, stewardess, steward, attendant, garçon, waitperson, busboy, hostess, |
| Dessert | The sweet course eaten at the end of a meal. |