Garcons

/ɡɑrˈsoʊnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of garcon; multiple male waiters or boys.

Etymology

French plural form that English borrowed along with the singular 'garcon.' The French plural adds '-s' in writing (though it's pronounced identically to the singular in French).

Kelly Says

In fancy English restaurants trying to sound sophisticated, you might see 'garçons' on menus or hear it used, but it's increasingly old-fashioned—most places now just say 'waiters' in plain English instead.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Plural of garçon; perpetuates masculine-coded occupational language in hospitality.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'waiters', 'servers', or 'attendants' in English contexts.

Inclusive Alternatives

["servers","waiters","attendants"]

Empowerment Note

Women constitute majority of service workers globally; occupational language should reflect this reality.

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