day job

noun

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

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Similar to Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, Russo balanced a regular day job while steadfastly pursuing her creative ambitions. Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026 Like many in Minnesota, Hassoun is balancing community aid with her day job. Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 In the decade prior to that, Kaszas worked a variety of day jobs, including steam-cleaning velour track suits and changing oil at a Sears automotive department. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 His day job is as a performer at Disney. Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for day job

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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 19 Feb. 2026.

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