plural noun
People who do jobs, especially as paid employees.
The company needs more workers.
Many workers now do part of their job from home.
American English
How to pronounce workers
nounA2Common word
WERkerz
/ˈwɚ.kɚz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of worker
People who do jobs, especially as paid employees.
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plural noun
People who do physical work, especially in a factory, on a building site, or in a similar place.
The construction workers repaired the road.
Factory workers are asking for safer conditions.
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This meaning often contrasts with managers or office workers.
Useful expressions
A bee that collects food and cares for the young; informally, a very hard-working person.
She is the worker bee of the team.
A person whose job is necessary for basic services, especially during an emergency.
Nurses were recognized as essential workers.