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waitressing

[wey-truh-sing]
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noun

the occupation of a waitress.

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Origin of waitressing

First recorded in 1935–40; waitress + -ing1

waitress

[wey-tris]

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

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

waitress

noun

a woman who serves at table, as in a restaurant

verb

(intr) to act as a waitress
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Word Origin and History for waitressing

waitress

n.

1834; see waiter + -ess.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper