employee

[ɪmˈplɔɪiː]

employee Definition

a person who works for a company or organization and receives payment for their work.

Using employee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "employee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has over 500 employees.

  • Example

    She is an employee of the month.

  • Example

    The employees are entitled to a pay raise.

  • Example

    The employee handbook outlines the company policies.

employee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for employee

Phrases with employee

  • a person who used to work for a company or organization but no longer does

    Example

    The former employee filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination.

  • a person who has recently started working for a company or organization

    Example

    The new employee is still learning the ropes of the job.

  • a person who is hired to work for a company or organization during a specific season or time of year

    Example

    The store hires seasonal employees during the holiday season to handle the increased workload.

Origins of employee

from Latin 'implicare', meaning 'to involve'

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Summary: employee in Brief

An 'employee' [ɪmˈplɔɪiː] is a person who works for a company or organization and receives payment for their work. It can refer to both current and former workers, as well as those who are new or seasonal. Examples include 'The company has over 500 employees.' and 'The employee handbook outlines the company policies.' Synonyms include 'worker' and 'staff member.'

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