employee — a person who is paid to work for someone else or for a company
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is paid to work for someone else or for a company
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈplɔɪi/
Example Sentences
- The employee of the month gets a free parking spot and a trophy that says 'I survived another month here!'
- As a new employee, she had to learn the company's complex coffee machine before anything else.
- Every employee must attend the mandatory safety training session.
employee
NOUN[/ɪmˈplɔɪi/]
a person who is paid to work for someone else or for a company
The employee stayed late to finish the urgent project before the deadline.
The company rewarded employees who showed exceptional teamwork and leadership.
The company deployed skilled employees worldwide so customers could enjoy better service.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'employé', the past participle of 'employer' (to employ). It originally referred to a person who is employed or engaged in service, literally meaning 'one who is employed'.
Breakdown
employ (to hire, engage) + -ee (passive suffix indicating the recipient of an action, one who is employed)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The employee of the month gets a free parking spot and a trophy that says 'I survived another month here!'”
“As a new employee, she had to learn the company's complex coffee machine before anything else.”
“Every employee must attend the mandatory safety training session.”
“The company values each employee's contribution to the team.”
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