day job

noun

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

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Our shoots were generally one-day jobs. Dan Beck, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025 For nearly two months, many House members have been residing in their districts while the speaker kept them away from Washington and their day jobs voting on bills. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 Almost two years later, what started as a side hustle no longer requires funding via her day job as a healthcare business consultant. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025 This year, Sebastian expects to earn about $57,500 from his day job as a business advisor at a local bank, and Julia, a nurse, will bring home around $64,500. Natalie Wu lauren Shamo, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for day job

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Nov. 2025.

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