land waiter

A land waiter inspects cargo at the port.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Customs officer (British): "land waiter" refers to a British customs official who inspects and assesses duties on imported goods at the port of entry.

Usage Examples

• (The customs officer inspected the goods for duty assessment.)
• (His job involved checking imports for tax purposes.)

Advanced Usage

• "land waiter's report": a formal document prepared by a land waiter detailing the inspection and valuation of goods.
  • The importer submitted the land waiter's report to the customs office. (The official inspection record was filed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Landing waiter (n): an alternative historical term for the same role.
  • The landing waiter was stationed at the docks to monitor incoming shipments. (A customs officer overseeing landed goods.)

Synonyms

• Customs officer: a government official who enforces customs laws and collects duties.
• Inspector of imports: a person who examines incoming goods for regulatory compliance.

Related Idioms

• "to pass the land waiter": (historical) to successfully clear customs after inspection.
  • The merchant was relieved to pass the land waiter without any fines. (The customs inspection was completed without issues.)