worker

word · lemma: work

/ˈwɝkɝ/
WUR-kur
/wˈɜːkɐ/
WUR-kuh

Definition

A worker is a person who does a job, especially someone who is employed to do physical, practical, or regular work. It can also refer more generally to anyone who works.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for manual, industrial, service, or ordinary employment: 'factory worker', 'office worker', 'construction worker'. 'Employee' is more formal and broader. 'Worker' is also common in social and political contexts such as 'workers' rights' and 'migrant workers'.

Example Sentences

My father is a factory worker.

basic

The worker fixed the door this morning.

basic

She is a hard-working worker.

basic

We need another worker on the night shift.

natural

He started as a warehouse worker and now manages the whole team.

natural

The company promised better pay for its workers next year.

natural