worker
noun
a person or thing that works.
workers
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pluralof worker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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More than 400,000 workers from sectors ranging from car-making to mechanical engineering joined strikes and rallies across Germany this week calling for better pay and conditions, their union said Friday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Because the combination of an aging population and immigration restrictions has reduced the supply of workers, it is unclear precisely how many jobs the labor market needs to stay steady.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
It’s not easy to find another job, so most workers are staying put.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Publishing salary details upfront could "expose unjustified differences in pay, give workers greater confidence to challenge discrimination and prevent disagreements over pay escalating into disputes".
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Still, when Takeyuki Inagaki, a maintenance manager, asked for volunteers for the dangerous job, many young workers raised their hands.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
