worker
word · lemma: work
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