Meaning of the word "dumb waiter" in English
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dumb waiter
US /ˈdʌmˌweɪ.tər/
UK /ˈdʌmˌweɪ.tər/
Noun
1.
a small elevator or lift, typically in a restaurant or house, used for carrying food or other goods between floors.
Example:
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The chef sent the dishes up to the dining room using the dumbwaiter.
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Our old house has a small dumbwaiter that goes from the kitchen to the second floor.
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