waitering

American  

[wey-ter-ing] / ˈweɪ tər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the occupation of a waiter.

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Etymology

Origin of waitering

First recorded in 1860–65; waiter + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The resurrection of the waitering race after a 13-year hiatus is part of Paris’ efforts to bask in the Olympic spotlight and put its best foot forward for its first Summer Games in 100 years.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024

Van Wymeersch, the runaway winner in the women’s category in 14 minutes, 12 seconds, started waitering at age 16, is now 34 and said she cannot envisage any other life for herself.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024

It happened to people I knew, and they quit waitering, but it never happened to me.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 23, 2018

Mr. McNally does worry about service, which at Cherche Midi manages to be everywhere without crossing the line to helicopter waitering.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2014

Pegg's girlfriend and Frost were waitering in a restaurant.

From The Guardian • Feb. 5, 2011