waitressing

[ wey-truh-sing ]

/ ˈweɪ trə sɪŋ /

noun

the occupation of a waitress.

Words nearby waitressing

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

Origin of waitressing

First recorded in 1935–40; waitress + -ing¹

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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Examples from the Web for waitressing

"It is hot and it is ready," says Bernice Michaud, who has been waitressing at Dolly's for over a quarter century.
On the Canadian Border, It's Pancakes for Every Meal|Jane & Michael Stern|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Why is Maci waitressing and Amber kvetching about paying the bills?
Teen Mom Cover Girls|Joyce C. Tang|October 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Typically, girls and women are lured into captivity by promises of jobs in child care, waitressing, fashion, or entertainment.
Hollywood's Sex-Slave Crusade|Dana Goldstein|November 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST

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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