employer
noun
a person or business that employs one or more people, especially for wages or salary.
employers
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pluralof employer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“As employers think about wellness and wealth, they should see that student debt affects all groups,” said Taylor.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 15, 2026
Now colleges are beginning to respond to changing signals from these employers.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 14, 2026
Across the nation, some employers – private and public – acted swiftly to the pressure campaign.
From BBC β Sep. 13, 2026
“For our rural communities, these facilities are critical employers that support local families and local economies.”
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 13, 2026
They depend upon the relative good will or fairness of their employers each day.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
