waitressing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of waitressing
Example Sentences
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Also exempt: performing music, hairstyling, waitressing, personal training, pet-sitting and substitute teaching.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025
As they work out their divorce terms, Patricia is waitressing and staying at the family home, which she can't afford on her own.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2024
Each day, before her waitressing shift began, Diane Thomas would plop herself onto the floor of her tiny Malibu studio apartment, in front of a low-slung desk, and begin typing.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
She quickly went to work — cobbling together waitressing and other odd jobs, including giving dance lessons — while attending classes at Crafton College in Yucaipa.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
“Well,” I reply, “I’m actually late for my waitressing shift...”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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