Entry Word: work

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a literary, musical, or artistic production <this is my favorite work from that author> — see composition 1
2 something produced by physical or intellectual effort <this book is the work of many talented people> — see product 1
3 the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists <the work of a movie director is to tell a story through a series of striking images> — see role
4 the active use of energy in producing a result <put a lot of work into the project> — see effort
5 the activity by which one regularly makes a living <what kind of work do you do?> — see occupation
6 works plurala building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods <a glass works where stained glass is made> — see factory