summer job

noun

: a job for the summer only
My teenage son is looking for a summer job.

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How old do kids need to be to get a summer job? — Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 School is almost out for teenagers across the country, and those hoping to land a summer job may have a tough time finding one. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 31 May 2026 College apologists may not care about the vanishing summer job. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 If, for example, your child wants to go to an expensive sports summer camp, encourage them to save a portion of the cost from their allowance or summer job. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for summer job

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“Summer job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summer%20job. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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