day job

noun

: one's regular employment as contrasted with an occasional, secondary, or coveted job

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Unlike their colleagues in thought leadership, those running influencer programs are often doing so off the side of their desks—juggling employee advocacy with their regular day jobs. Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 Elsewhere in the capital, Auckland City FC players return home, back into their day jobs after requesting annual leave to fulfil their semi-professional obligations as footballers. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 June 2025 Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 June 2025 Garrison, who receives a stipend as a volunteer chief, works seven days a week while trying to balance the responsibilities of his separate day job. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for day job

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day job was in 1971

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“Day job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20job. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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