worker

noun
UK: /ˈwɜːkər/
US: /ˈwɜːrkər/

  1. A person who does a job, especially one that involves physical work.

    1. The worker is tired. [ ] [ ]
    2. The construction worker was operating heavy machinery on the site. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who works hard and diligently.

    1. She is a hard worker. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a dedicated worker and always completes his tasks on time. [ ] [ ]

  3. A member of the working class.

    1. The worker needs a raise. [ ] [ ]
    2. This policy aims to benefit the average worker and their family. [ ] [ ]

  4. Insects, such as bees or ants, that do not reproduce but perform tasks like building the nest and collecting food.

    1. The worker bee is busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Worker ants tirelessly carried food back to the colony's nest. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hand workman laborer wage earner operative drudge employee

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "worker" in English means: A person who does a job, especially one that involves physical work., Someone who works hard and diligently., A member of the working class., Insects, such as bees or ants, that do not reproduce but perform tasks like building the nest and collecting food..

The phonetic transcription of "worker" is /ˈwɜːkər/ in British English and /ˈwɜːrkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "worker": hand, workman, laborer, wage earner, operative, drudge, employee.

Example usage of "worker": "The worker is tired.". More examples on the page.