full-time earner — A person who works a complete standard work week and earns money as their primary occupation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who works a complete standard work week and earns money as their primary occupation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊl taɪm ˈɜːrnər/
Example Sentences
- My mom went from a part-time worker to a full-time earner when my dad decided to become a professional couch potato.
- As the sole full-time earner in her family, she carefully budgets every expense.
- The transition from student to full-time earner was like switching from Netflix mode to survival mode.
full-time earner
NOUN[/ˈfʊl taɪm ˈɜːrnər/]
A person who works a complete standard work week and earns money as their primary occupation
A person who works a complete standard work week and earns money as their primary occupation
A full-time earner works beside a midnight learner
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound term that emerged in the 20th century with the development of modern labor markets. Created to distinguish workers who work standard full hours from those engaged in part-time employment, reflecting the professionalization and standardization of work schedules in industrial economies.
Breakdown
full (complete, entire) + time (hours of work) + earner (one who earns income). The compound denotes a person who works the complete standard hours, typically 35-40 hours weekly, in contrast to part-time workers.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom went from a part-time worker to a full-time earner when my dad decided to become a professional couch potato.”
“As the sole full-time earner in her family, she carefully budgets every expense.”
“The transition from student to full-time earner was like switching from Netflix mode to survival mode.”
“Both parents are full-time earners, so they hired a nanny to help with childcare.”
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