Dumbwaiter
noun
A small elevator used for carrying food or other items between the floors of a building.
The waiter brought the meal up through the dumbwaiter to the dining room.
Often appears as...
- small elevator
- food transport
Usage tips
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General
noun
A small elevator used for carrying food or other items between the floors of a building.
The waiter brought the meal up through the dumbwaiter to the dining room.
Often appears as...
- small elevator
- food transport
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Functional Use
Understanding how a dumbwaiter operates can help in visualizing its role in service.
Many restaurants have dumbwaiters for efficiency.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
The term has its roots in older homes and service practices, reflecting changing hospitality norms.
In traditional dining, these were crucial for discreet service.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Applications
Dumbwaiters are now being used in modern homes for convenience as well as in commercial settings.
Some families install them to simplify moving items to different floors.
Pro Tip 1/3Functional Use
Understanding how a dumbwaiter operates can help in visualizing its role in service.
Many restaurants have dumbwaiters for efficiency.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
The term has its roots in older homes and service practices, reflecting changing hospitality norms.
In traditional dining, these were crucial for discreet service.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Applications
Dumbwaiters are now being used in modern homes for convenience as well as in commercial settings.
Some families install them to simplify moving items to different floors.
Pro Tip 1/3Functional Use
Understanding how a dumbwaiter operates can help in visualizing its role in service.
Many restaurants have dumbwaiters for efficiency.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
The term has its roots in older homes and service practices, reflecting changing hospitality norms.
In traditional dining, these were crucial for discreet service.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Applications
Dumbwaiters are now being used in modern homes for convenience as well as in commercial settings.
Some families install them to simplify moving items to different floors.
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