waitressing

[ wey-truh-sing ]
/ ˈweɪ trə sɪŋ /

noun

the occupation of a waitress.

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Origin of waitressing

First recorded in 1935–40; waitress + -ing1

Words nearby waitressing

waiting period, waiting room, waitlist, waitperson, waitress, waitressing, waitron, waitstaff, waitz, waive, waiver

Definition for waitressing (2 of 2)

waitress
[ wey-tris ]
/ ˈweɪ trɪs /

noun

a woman who waits on tables, as in a restaurant.

verb (used without object)

to work or serve as a waitress: She waitressed in a restaurant to help pay her way through college.

Origin of waitress

First recorded in 1580–90; wait(e)r + -ess

usage note for waitress

See -ess, -person.
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British Dictionary definitions for waitressing

waitress
/ (ˈweɪtrɪs) /

noun

a woman who serves at table, as in a restaurant

verb

(intr) to act as a waitress
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