employer — A person or organization that pays people to work for them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person or organization that pays people to work for them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈplɔɪər/
Example Sentences
- Her employer forgot her birthday, but never forgets to send emails at midnight.
- Before you sign the contract, research your future employer thoroughly.
- My employer says 'we're like a family' right before making us work on Sundays.
employer
NOUN[/ɪmˈplɔɪər/]
A person or organization that pays people to work for them
The employer welcomes new hires with a warm handshake on their first day.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'empleier', ultimately from Latin 'implicare' meaning 'to fold in, involve'.
Breakdown
em- (in) + ploy/plic (to fold, involve) + -er (one who does)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her employer forgot her birthday, but never forgets to send emails at midnight.”
“Before you sign the contract, research your future employer thoroughly.”
“My employer says 'we're like a family' right before making us work on Sundays.”
“The government requires every employer to provide health insurance.”
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