dumb waiter

dumb wait·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhm wey-ter]
- /dʌm ˈweɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhm wey-ter]
- /dʌm ˈweɪ tər/

Definitions of dumb waiter words

countable noun dumb waiter A dumb waiter is a lift used to carry food and dishes from one floor of a building to another. 0
noun dumb waiter a lift for carrying food, rubbish, etc, between floors 0
noun dumb waiter a stand placed near a dining table to hold food 0
noun dumb waiter a revolving circular tray placed on a table to hold food. 0

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Parts of speech for Dumb waiter

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dumb waiter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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