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waitressing

American

[wey-truh-sing] / ˈweɪ trə sɪŋ /

noun

the occupation of a waitress.

Etymology

Origin of waitressing

First recorded in 1935–40; waitress + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Soon after that, Margo projectile vomits during a waitressing shift and claims not to know why.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Her main job is working as a civil servant and she fits in waitressing and baking before or after work, or on her days off.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Also exempt: performing music, hairstyling, waitressing, personal training, pet-sitting and substitute teaching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

I do know it was huge enough that I could cut down on my waitressing shifts, and I could actually shift to being coat check.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Faye was waitressing at the bowling alley one Friday night when Gene wandered in with a pack of his friends.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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