career
noun
an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework.
careers
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pluralof career.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof career (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
careernounan occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework.
Example Sentences
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Lynn previously was the management and careers bureau chief and deputy Texas bureau chief, based in Houston, where she reported and edited energy coverage as well as news out of the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The sisters’ shared New York home has also become a backdrop for their reality TV careers, with their lives under one roof documented on “Love Thy Nader.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The findings also suggest that many of the same genetic patterns connected to personality are related to a wide range of life outcomes, including health, longevity, education, careers, and income.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
When their careers end, quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Davante Adams are probably headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
I would add that to my list of careers.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
